To the commentor who asked what Dean's position on the recent ruling in MA to allow homosexual partners to marry, here's the word from the horse's mouth.

"There will be those who try to use the decision today to divide Americans. Instead, this decision should be viewed as an opportunity to affirm what binds us together -- a fundamental belief in the equality of human beings, regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation."

Right now it looks like a done deal. Full civil rights in Mass! Unless someone comes up with something that might derail this process, it's unlikely that many politicians will sing its prases too loudly, as Gay Marriage (as opposed to Civil Unions) is statistically unpopular in the US.