WASHINGTON – A Senate bill to repeal the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy appeared headed for defeat Tuesday, a major setback for gay groups that saw the vote as their last chance this year to overturn the 17-year-old ban.
Advocates had been optimistic that the Democratic-controlled White House and Congress could overcome objections to repeal of the law barring gays from serving openly in the military. The move is unpopular among Republicans, military officers and social conservatives.
But in the end, Senate Democrats were expected to fall at least one vote short of the 60 needed to limit debate and advance the legislation.
I'm not sure how this squares with a federal judge ruling that DADT is unconstitutional a couple weeks ago. Generally, civil rights don't come through legislative processes, but rather being forced on government by the judiciary.
Regardless, it's just another demonstration of how bad a leader Obama is. Supposedly ending DADT was a campaign pledge. He failed.
Worst.. President.. Ever.. bring on President Sarah Palin.
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