2013 * Republicans Begin talks of Constitutional Amendments overturning a Supreme Court Ruling that struck down DOMA * Unemployment hovers around 8% throughout the year * Obama approval ratings dip to all time lows 2014 * Three Republican Senators Propose Overturning Roe. V. Wade * The Congressional mid-term elections give the Republicans the Majority of the Senate while retaining the Majority of the House * The Tea Party gains control of the Republican Party, moderate politicians begin to join Democratic Party 2015 2016