It's not clear why the public enthusiasm for fighting Prop 8 waned, but the signs of disorganization were present in the immediate aftermath of the election. Despite drawing huge crowds to weekend protests, it was clear that leaders weren't sure how to capture and direct the sudden surge in support. "It was no one's responsibility and everyone's responsibility" to maintain momentum, said RE2010's Ian Hart.

"If anyone was organized that weekend, it was the socialists," he added, referring to the high profile of far-left groups at the protests.