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Ahem.
I suppose I ended up predicting the margin, but that really was a very fast ruling and a complete obliteration of the anti-gay marriage side. I did not expect the ruling to come down that fast.
I want to note that the Ninth Circuit will be hearing its case on September 8. The judges there will be Reinhardt (Carter-appointee and author of the Prop 8 case), Berzon (Clinton-appointee), and Gould (Clinton-appointee). This one is a slam dunk for supporters of marriage equality. Like the Seventh Circuit, I think this will be another 3-0 unanimous ruling. And with current Ninth Circuit precedent, sexual orientation should be elevated to protection under heightened scrutiny (above rational basis).
