The GOP and Gay Marriage: Political Landmine

Today the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the Perry vs. Hollingsworth case, which concerns the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8 which bans same-sex marriage.  Though we likely won't know the outcome until June, there's lots of 'inside-the-beltway' speculation over the political ramifications of any ruling.  And there is consensus that whatever outcome will affect one party significantly more than the other.  That party is the GOP.

David Hawkings, over at Roll Call, wrote a fascinating piece about the political ramifications of the various rulings that could be handed down in this case.  Their effects very from virtually no effect, to devastating political losses, to a catch-22 scenario where either stance a GOP lawmaker takes could result in an election loss - either at the Primary or General level.

To read Mr. Hawkings piece, click on the link below.

Gay Marriage Cases Offer Perils for GOP