why today?

New Jersey released it's gay marriage decision right before the big Congressional races two years ago, and now Connecticut does the same. As a proponent of equal rights for everyone i'm happy. but the timing - the decision has been under review for more than a year, and now with less than a month until the presidential election the Connecticut Supreme Court issues a decision to galvanize McCain's base. Why?

http://www.connpost.com/localnews/ci_10687555