Impy, any theories on what the plan is here that the left-wing is pushing? Possibly: get the marriage issue before the court and try for a landmark decision ... if it fails 5-4 cuz Kennedy balks, the defeat could galvanize their left-wing base for the ‘14 and ‘16 elections.
They need a defeat to keep their culture war going.
I don’t think they want a defeat, I think that’s silly.