[cradle of freedom]

Could they be trying to get this into the Supreme court before Sotomayor gets in, if it is really a maneuver to do just the opposite of what they appear to be doing?

By the way when does Sotomayor get in, if she is passed, would it be on October first?

[hunter112]

It's impossible to get this to the Court before Sotomayor would get in. Besides, it wouldn't make any difference if it were her or Souter on the Court, they'd both be pro-gay marriage. For that matter, anybody Zero would appoint would vote similarly.

She would take her seat on the court on the first Monday in October, Souter's resignation is effective as of the last day of this term of the Court, which should be ending on or about July 3rd.