The Biggest Political Disappointments Of 2009

We're not your parents, but we're still disappointed. Take a look back at the biggest political flops of 2009 and vote on the year's biggest letdown.

Gay Marriage Setbacks

In May, California courts upheld Proposition 8, a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage. In November, Maine voted to reverse a ruling passed earlier in the year which had legalized gay marriage.

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