Be afraid.
Be very afraid.
Only 13 states have to vote to reject an amendment and it fails.
You are correct. This is a political move that should not be dismissed. It is part of a bigger plan to win the nomination, then the presidency: Youth and a better America.
Do not underestimate the power of the fascist-democrat campaign machine, especially when it is teamed with the influences of an accommodating press.
On another forum I wrote that I visualize an upcoming campaign for the new, intelligent wave of congress; all young politicians as the oldies in they party say they will resign after this election, then lie about it.
The young vote will eat it up, especially against any old republican.
By having mal-educated the masses, this can be done.