You spoke too soon. He's up for re-election in mostly democratic state of Massachussetts in 2 yrs. He doesn't give a fuck about the gays in the military. He knows DADT repeal won't pass and his former stance will make him a target in a blue state.

The only good news out of this is that Mitch McConnell (aka Earthworm Jim) and his threat to filibuster in unison now sounds like a loud noise with no bang.