For now, it’s back to five. Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont and Iowa are the only states that officially allow gay marriage, following last week’s defeat of the practice in Maine. Supporters of gay marriage outspent their opponents by more than $1 million, and enjoyed the backing of the governor, legislative leaders and major newspapers. Yet the vote revealed that, even in a state known for a strong libertarian streak, Americans are still not quite comfortable with same-sex unions.
