sign of division within the republican party and joining me to talk about it, msnbc contributor robert traynham dorgam, senior adviser. robert, let me start with you. >> it is a huge and significant step forward. as a gay american, let me say that the conservative argument has been that it should be a state's right argument. for them to come out and say this a state's right issue, they have the right to liberty and pursuit of happiness, it's a good thing. it's deconstructing the argument that gay marriage is a threat to traditional marriage. nothing could be further from the truth. when you look at the numbers and statics, traditional marriage, quite frankly, is much more in trouble than a gay marriage. i think this is a significant step forward and breaks down that whole conservative argument that it's a threat to conservative marriage. >> and it is a contrast to the conservative party platform. let me read to you what jon huntsman said. conservatives should start to lead again and push their states to join the nine other states that allow gays to marriage. there is nothing conservative about

>> yeah. >> and i think the president's going to be very clear about that. >> chris kofinis, robert traynham good to see you both. thank you. >> thank you. >> happy sunday. >>> actor steven segal has a new role, teaching volunteers in arizona hw to use guns to protect schools. we're going to bring you that story next hour. >>> first, though, president obama may be putting the finishing touches on his state of the union address this afternoon, but today has even greater significance to the president's legacy. we'll tell you what that is after the break. ♪ secret agent man wait for it.. wait for it... [ dog ] you know, i just don't think i should have to wait for it! who do you think i am, quicken loans? ♪ at quicken loans, we won't make you wait for it. our efficient, online system allows us to get you through your home loan process fast. which means you'll never have to beg for a quick closing. one more way quicken loans is engineered to amaze. bonkers, look at me when i'm talking to you. all your important legal matters in just minutes. protect your family... and launch your dreams. at lega