Here's how the 2016 presidential candidates are reacting to the Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage

In one of the most historic Supreme Court rulings in recent memory, gay marriage is now the law of the land.

Here is how some of the 2016 presidential candidates are reacting on Twitter... 

Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton updated her campaign logo for the occasion...

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) believes states should have made this decision...

“Guided by my faith, I believe in traditional marriage," Bush said. "I believe the Supreme Court should have allowed the states to make this decision. I also believe that we should love our neighbor and respect others, including those making lifetime commitments. In a country as diverse as ours, good people who have opposing views should be able to live side by side. It is now crucial that as a country we protect religious freedom and the right of conscience and also not discriminate.” 

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) says the ruling will spark an "all out assault" on Christian religious freedoms...

Here's Jindal's full statement:

“The Supreme Court decision today conveniently and not surprisingly follows public opinion polls, and tramples on states’ rights that were once protected by the 10th Amendment of the Constitution. Marriage between a man and a woman was established by God, and no earthly court can alter that.

This decision will pave the way for an all out assault against the religious freedom rights of Christians who disagree with this decision. This ruling must not be used as pretext by Washington to erode our right to religious liberty.

"The government should not force those who have sincerely held religious beliefs about marriage to participate in these ceremonies. That would be a clear violation of America’s long held commitment to religious liberty as protected in the First Amendment.

"I will never stop fighting for religious liberty and I hope our leaders in DC join me.”

Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders is pleased...

So is Lincoln Chafee...

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R), who is expected to enter the race next month, says we should change the constitution now...

US Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) believes the judges overextended their power...

Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson (R) says the ruling is the 'law of the land'...

Here's his full statement:

"While I strongly disagree with the Supreme Court’s decision, their ruling is now the law of the land.  

"I call on Congress to make sure deeply held religious views are respected and protected.  The government must never force Christians to violate their religious beliefs.

"I support same-sex civil unions but to me, and millions like me, marriage is a religious service — not a government form."

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D), who legalized gay marriage in Maryland as governor, had this to say...

Former US Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania) expressed his displeasure by referencing the Supreme Court's "imperfect" record...

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) says we must 'resist judicial tyranny'...

Huckabee's full statement:

"The Supreme Court has spoken with a very divided voice on something only the Supreme Being can do-redefine marriage. I will not acquiesce to an imperial court any more than our Founders acquiesced to an imperial British monarch. We must resist and reject judicial tyranny, not retreat.

"This ruling is not about marriage equality, it's about marriage redefinition. This irrational, unconstitutional rejection of the expressed will of the people in over 30 states will prove to be one of the court's most disastrous decisions, and they have had many. The only outcome worse than this flawed, failed decision would be for the President and Congress, two co-equal branches of government, to surrender in the face of this out-of-control act of unconstitutional, judicial tyranny."

"The Supreme Court can no more repeal the laws of nature and nature's God on marriage than it can the law of gravity. Under our Constitution, the court cannot write a law, even though some cowardly politicians will wave the white flag and accept it without realizing that they are failing their sworn duty to reject abuses from the court. If accepted by Congress and this President, this decision will be a serious blow to religious liberty, which is the heart of the First Amendment."

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina (R) does not think the court can redefine marriage...

US Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) is not happy, but says he will respect the court's decision...

Donald Trump (R) says a George W. Bush-appointed justice has 'let us down' — but Roberts actually was among the dissenters...

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) says the Supreme Court assaulted the 10th amendment...

“I am disappointed the Supreme Court today chose to change the centuries old definition of marriage as between one man and one woman. I’m a firm believer in traditional marriage, and I also believe the 10th Amendment leaves it to each state to decide this issue. I fundamentally disagree with the court rewriting the law and assaulting the 10th Amendment. Our founding fathers did not intend for the judicial branch to legislate from the bench, and as president, I would appoint strict Constitutional conservatives who will apply the law as written.”

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), who is expected to enter the race next week, believes gay marriage is not something that should be decided by a "group of lawyers"...

"This is something that should not be decided by a group of lawyers but by the people," Christie said in a press conference, adding that he will support the law despite his disapproval of it.

And the current president:

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SEE ALSO: The Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage nationwide

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