[*Anya*]

I, personally, do not hope the cases go to the Supreme Court at this time. There is a conservative majority on the court now (and possibly for some time to come).

There is no way in hell that this Supreme Court will agree with marriage equality.

They will side with the Ninth Circuit or in some way hold that federal law "DOMA" is the law of the land.

I am very worried it will set us back years if it goes to the Court while the right-wing is the majority.

What if, god forbid, Obama loses and Ruth Bader Ginsberg retires? Yet one more conservative will be appointed.

"Let us not forget that it was again a 5-4 right wing Supreme Court that gave us Bush v. Gore and the horrific presidency of GeorgeW. Bush which then spawned the appointment of two right wing judges Alito and Roberts. This Supreme Court is one of the most conservative since reconstruction and its already bearing similar fruit.

The Roberts led Supreme Court is determined to be a political factor. This is why they decided to take on the Affordable Care Act Obamacare in an election year, why they decided to hear an affirmative action case during an election year, a redistricting case that favors Republican districts. Does anyone really think that Clarence Thomas whose wife has worked to overturn the Affordable Care Act is ready to hear oral arguments with an open mind. The strength of the Supreme Court is one that relies on the people recognizing its legitimacy. With each and every 5-4 right wing decision, their legitimacy decreases."

http://blackstate.com/obamacare8572923.html