So with divorce rights and support from major political hitters, it's time for New York to get on the front lines when it comes to marriage rights. While polls seem to show that voters are supportive, it's foolhardy to think a gay marriage push would be a walk in the park. Just ask Senate speaker Malcolm Smith. The topic almost killed his leadership bid and he announced at an early February Human Rights Campaign that there are not enough votes for a gay marriage bill to pass the state Senate.