[AntiGuv]

Well, if the poll numbers don't change (a pretty big "if", I know), I suspect the vote whores in Congress will have serious trouble voting against this.

The highest number of senators I can come up with that I expect may oppose this amendment is 26, well short of the necessary 34 to defeat. I haven't done a break-down on the House (nor do I intend to) but I would be quite shocked if they can come up with anywhere near 145 congress critters to oppose this.

IMHO, the Amendment appears quite likely to secure ratification from both the Congress & the States. It'll be one hell of a battle, though, as templar noted..

[kms61]

We're still at war, and the economy is iffy, to name just two two things, among many others, that demand our attention. Yet a substantial number of people on this site and elsewhere have identified THIS as the single most pressing issue facing our country, on which our representatives should spend their time, effort, and political capitol.

Amazing.

[GraniteStateConservative]

So, you really think this is a real issue? You think we'll actually amend the Constitution for DOMA?