SCOTUSblog has been tweeting updates from inside the Supreme Court hearing on Prop 8 this morning. It’s never too early to consult the Magic 8-Ball.
Breaking: 1st update- #prop8 unlikely to be upheld; either struck down or #scotus won’t decide case. More in 30 mins.
— SCOTUSblog (@SCOTUSblog) March 26, 2013
Breaking: key vote Kennedy VERY uncomfortable striking down #prop8. Suggests dismissing case. Would leave in place 9th Cir pro-#ssm ruling.
— SCOTUSblog (@SCOTUSblog) March 26, 2013
There are not 5 votes to strike down #prop8 and recognize equal right to #ssm at this time
— SCOTUSblog (@SCOTUSblog) March 26, 2013
Arguments done. #scotus won’t uphold or strike down #prop8 bc Kennedy thinks it is too soon to rule on #ssm. #prop8 will stay invalidated.
— SCOTUSblog (@SCOTUSblog) March 26, 2013
Media and observers on the Left and Right are suspicious of @SCOTUSblog’s bold and early prediction.
And Individ Mandate won't survive RT: @SCOTUSblog: There are not 5 votes to strike down #prop8 & recognize equal right to #ssm at this time
— Drew McCoy (@_Drew_McCoy_) March 26, 2013
how do you know? RT @SCOTUSblog: There are not 5 votes to strike down #prop8 and recognize equal right to #ssm at this time
— Sam Stein (@samstein) March 26, 2013
http://twitter.com/mckaycoppins/statuses/316569232294965248
Likely true, but how can you know? MT @SCOTUSblog: There are not 5 votes to strike down #prop8 & recognize equal right to #ssm at this time
— David Freddoso (@freddoso) March 26, 2013
It's hopeless, don't even try RT @samsteinhp: Remember, first impressions of SCOTUS oral arguments are always spot on #obamacare
— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) March 26, 2013
Maybe just relax with all the prophecy, @SCOTUSBlog, and tell us what's being said.
— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) March 26, 2013
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Really strange for @SCOTUSblog to make that bold a call while argument still ongoing. Wonder what happened.
— delrayser (@delrayser) March 26, 2013
I'd be really surprised if that @SCOTUSblog prediction was merely tea leaf reading based on Qs. They don't usually do that sort of thing.
— delrayser (@delrayser) March 26, 2013
Had explained to non-Catholics that guessing the outcome of a papal election is as futile as guessing a SCOTUS decision. Now seeing my error
— David Freddoso (@freddoso) March 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/justinmclachlan/status/316573219521974272
Speculation @SCOTUSblog: Arguments done. won’t uphold or strike down #prop8 bc Kennedy thinks it is too soon to rule. will stay invalidated.
— CaCathConf (@CACatholicConf) March 26, 2013
The Justices have yet to vote and can sometimes veer from oral arguments, so it appears that SCOTUSblog tweet could be premature.
— Jaime Woo (@jaimewoo) March 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/ElaheIzadi/status/316573905546518528
I love @SCOTUSblog, and it has earned vast credibility, but it's going a bit God-himself-cannot-sink-this-ship today.
— InvadeAmericaHat (@Popehat) March 26, 2013