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this time, it avoids a larger defeat. it would have september a wrong message and a wrong signal from the proponents' point of view in other states also trying to get this done, particularly thinking particularly of new york where a pro marriage equality fight is under way. >> we've seen reports that the senate was more conservative body that is, than in the state house. they pushed the legislation forward. how big of a setback is that in in the grand scheme? >> in the grand scheme of things, it's a setback in that people thought this would sail through. the governor said if you get the bill to my deck, il sign it. i think the problem was people who sponsored the bill, like like tiffany alston, another delegate named sam aurora cosponsors of the bill campaigned on supporting this bill who then backed away from it citing public pressure,