Political reaction to more federal recognition of same-sex marriages to all states muted . A Republican strategist said Republicans ' views on the issue are changing . When Attorney General Eric Holder announced Saturday at the Human Rights Campaign 's gala that the federal government will expand the recognition of same-sex marriages in federal legal matters , including bankruptcies , prison visits and survivor benefits , it barely moved the political crisis dial . " Comment: The Supreme Court ruled in June that it was unconstitutional for a state or local government to deny services based solely on sexual orientation, and they have been trying to get Congress to pass legislation
Political reaction to more federal recognition of same-sex marriages to all states muted . A Republican strategist said Republicans ' views on the issue are changing . " Comment: The Supreme Court ruled in June that it was unconstitutional for a state or local government to deny services based solely on sexual orientation, and they have been trying to get Congress to pass legislation