11:38: The New York State legislature is slated to meet at noon today for a special session called by Governor David Paterson. Paterson is a passionate supporter of same-sex marriage, and he had hoped that during this session -- which will deal with the budget crisis in New York -- a vote on same-sex marriage would come to the floor. That was yesterday. The news today is that the marriage legislation will not come to the floor. The sponsors still need a few Republicans to support them. Not long ago, this seemed absolutely possible. Now, after the right wing of the party drafted an ultra-conservative candidate to run against the more moderate Republican in Congressional District 23, some legislators are getting cold feet. Also significant is that the far right has threatened to run candidates against any Republican who supports same-sex marriage. All's fair in love and war, I guess, but this is sad development.
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