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In reply to the discussion: There is not one thing surprising about C.J. Roberts' vote in King v. Burwell. Nothing. [View all]Prism
(5,815 posts)People think Roberts went along with ACA because of posterity. Not so. The man is pro-business through and through. The ACA does not harm any business interest. In fact, it enhances them via billions of mandated dollars. His corporate friendly ideology is very secure under the ACA system.
Equality is a trickier issue. He knows where the winds are blowing, he knows gay marriage is coming no matter what. Why go down in history, as you said, as a Taney? He knows. He won't suffer that. And so we'll get his vote. In addition, corporations have signaled via internal policy and official boycotts that being anti-gay is bad business. It's a bit of a no-brainer.
My one question is actually Alito. I think we're certain to see at least a 6-3 decision in favor of gay marriage. But could it be 7-2? Alito isn't a super-villain on gay rights. He actually has a record of defending gay students from discrimination in public schools.
So, I'm curious to see 1) where he falls and 2) if he articulates why. I hope the decision is tomorrow. I'm 95% optimistic, but I want the details, man.
Also, I'm looking forward to barely remembering this weekend. Pride in S.F. is going to be drunken stupidity to the extreme if marriage is nationalized.