were the best bets to win. so anything can happen. but ever since hillary clinton made her move on same-sex marriage, it's been the political reality for both parties. that's "hardball" for now. thanks for being with us. "politics nation" with al sharpton starts right now. >>> thanks, chris. and thanks to you for tuning in. tonight's lead, a more perfect union. a historical day at the supreme court. tackling one of the great civil rights issues of our time, marriage equality. huge crowds gathered outside as the court heard arguments on whether gay couples should have the same right to marry as anyone else. it's an issue that president obama helped bring to the forefront of our national debate. helping the country to evolve just like he evolved. this issue boils down to one simple thing. civil rights. equal rights.