Gov. Chris Christie

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.

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.

December will be a big month in New Jersey, but not just because of the holidays. Legislators are going to try to override Governor Chris Christie's veto of a law that would authorize same-sex marriage, the Associated Press reports. The governor suggested that it should be put on the ballot for voters to decide. Republican leaders said members of the party can vote on the veto-override legislation as they see fit, the AP also reports. Assembly Member Declan O’Scanlon, who will vote in favor of the override said, “The narrative that the governor strong-arms Republicans in the Legislature is false."

After Governor Chris Christie vetoed legislation passed by the New Jersey Legislature to approve same-sex marriage last year, a poll shows he is getting middling reviews on his handling of the issue. Thirty percent think Christie has been above average in handling the issue and 31 percent think he has been below average on the issue.  The governor is up for reelection and leading in the polls. The Asbury Park Press reports proponents of same-sex marriage are trying to pass legislation to override taking the same-sex marriage issue to a public referendum, which Christie favors.