New Jersey's Supreme Court has ruled that gay couples are entitled to [almost] the same rights as heterosexual couples.
But the court says it is for the legislature to decide whether the state will honor gay marriage or some other form of civil union.
Lawmakers have been given six months to decide whether to change marriage laws.
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And don't think that the Roveing hit man has missed the opportunity to exploit this decision:
"The divisive debate over gay marriage, which played a prominent role in 2004 campaigns but this year largely faded from view, erupted anew on Thursday as President Bush and Republicans across the country tried to use a court ruling in New Jersey to rally dispirited conservatives to the polls.
"Wednesday’s ruling,...had immediate ripple effects, especially in Senate races in some of the eight states where voters are considering constitutional amendments to ban gay marriage.
"President Bush put a spotlight on the issue while campaigning in Iowa,...."
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