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Originally Posted by OldDog
Question (and I'm not being snide)
If the laws being passed by states are unconstitutional, why is Obama affirming the issue as a states' rights issue? Given that he has come out in favor of gay marriage, why doesn't he (his DOJ) challenge them?
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it will happen where it is supposed to happen. The Supreme Court.
Obama doesnt have absolute power. Though he has advised the DOJ to NOT defend DOMA (which takes away marriage rights and benefits to gay couples). Apparently house republicans just passed some bill that requires the DOJ to defend DOMA.