[Russ]

Is the Indiana House controlled by a Republican majority? It would take a backbone to defy the judge's ruling and I'm not sure Republicans are up to it these days.

[microgood]

It would take a backbone to defy the judge's ruling and I'm not sure Republicans are up to it these days.

Good point, unfortunately.

[americangirl1031]

Yes, the Indiana House is controlled by Republicans. I don't know if the Republicans will defy the ruling, but it sounds like a Democrat might. Rep. Goodin, a Crothersville Democrat, has said that he wanted to deliver the first prayer when the House opens next month. He was quoted as saying

"A judge is not going to tell me what I can or cannot say to express my belief in Christ."

[montag813]

It would take a backbone to defy the judge's ruling

Not at all. The ruling itself is illegal on its face. The judge had no jurisdiction whatsoever to even have considered the case.

[Onelifetogive]

It would take a backbone to defy the judge's ruling and I'm not sure Republicans are up to it these days.

Judge Roy Moore was.....and many Republicans blasted him for "grandstanding."