"In 2009 a similar bill, also introduced by O’Donnell, passed out of Assembly. It ultimately failed in the Senate by eight votes — even though the Senate was then controlled by Democrats. It’s now controlled by Republicans."

TPM reports on a Quinnipiac Poll showing support for legalized gay marriage at 58% in New York state. The State Senate is again the largest impediment standing in the way of our best shot yet at real marriage equality in New York.