¶ We are, of course, thrilled that same-sex marriages will be permitted in our home state, but we remain sobered by the thought that the victory, like too much political action these days, was to some extent purchased, in this case by wealthy Republican donors who happen to be progressive on this issue. Michael Barbaro’s compelling behind-the-scenes report in yesterday’s Times details, among other things, the persuasion of Rochester senator James Alesi.

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