The Record (Bergen County) reports that Friday's ruling by a trial judge that same-sex marriage violates that state's constitution is a "blessing and curse" for proponents. "While Superior Court Judge Mary Jacobson’s 53-page opinion Friday was hailed as a landmark, a 'tipping point' in the decadelong crusade, some advocates worried it could hinder their main objective — getting the Legislature to enact same-sex marriage despite Governor Christie’s opposition." Christie plans to appeal Jacobson's decision and already vetoed legislation that would have established same-sex matrimony in the state. The Democrat-controlled legislature is going to try to garner enough votes to override the gubernatorial veto, but they need Republican votes to do so. But the court case might detract from the efforts to attract Republicans to that cause, The Record reports.
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