They are quite exceptional attorneys, who are among the most talented in the US.  Ted Olsen is apparently tops on constitutional law, while David Boies is said to be a wonderfully skilled trial lawyer.  Perhaps particularly interesting is the fact that they were on opposite sides of the Bush-Gore election struggle, with Olsen representing Bush and Boies representing Gore. 

There have been many conjectures about what they are trying to get for themselves from coming together over same-sex marriage.  Have a look at the video and see what you think. 

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