How many states will SSM be legal in in 2016?

[pbrower2a]

states with a good chance of gay marriage by the end of 2016 (current in red, new in green):

Republican pols are getting very unpopular in Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Quinnipiac just showed a large margin of support for same-sex marriage in Virginia.

Anti-gay sentiment used to be an effective tool for Republicans. It is becoming a Frankenstein's monster. 

[pbrower2a]

Sorry about the different color scheme, but it comes from a different thread.

Recent YouGov map with appropriate modifications as of 6PM EST, 17 October 2014:

Status of SSM in Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, or the Northern Marianas not shown.

White -- SSM equality by law.

Others, based upon popularity of SSM :

Green -- more popular than unpopular.
Yellow -- toss-up
Red -- more unpopular than unpopular, with the more intense shades showing more severe unpopularity.

Wyoming will go into the white category within a week. It has three working days in which to seek a stay, and it will need a very strong argument that has failed. Kansas is in the same Federal district with Wyoming, and it has had some same-sex marriages.  The US Supreme Court will not continue stays that exist solely to delay compliance with a lower-court ruling.   
 

[pbrower2a]

50, but I'm not so sure the Supreme Court is going to have to rule on this. The circuit courts seem poised to strike down all the remaining bans and the Supreme Court won't need to rule.

Some state Governors and Attorneys-General will file stays that the US Supreme Court will vacate for lack of compelling substance.

I would not be surprised if some states attempt to undo the Supreme Court ruling by legislation to tweak the judgment to offer a worthless permission for SSM, like giving a minimum age of 80, requiring ten years, residency in the state for both applicants... just think of the absurd restrictions.