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Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 11:41am

Could it be this afternoon at 1:30?

NY Times: The Caucus: Gay Marriage Issue Looming, Obama Sits for an Interview

Updated On: 5/9/12 at 11:41 AM

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 11:54am

I can't see him committing to either pov at this point. Too early in the campaign, he'll need to size up how much a definitive position (either way) will cost him in the swing states.

I am curious to see what he is going to say though.

....but the world goes 'round

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 11:56am

Don't get too excited. He'll just re-state his position again, in all its oxymoronic glory. Especially after yesterday's catastrophe in NC, which only proves that a majority of voters will VOTE AGAINST marriage equality.

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Updated On: 5/9/12 at 11:56 AM

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 11:59am

I sent a online comment to the White House this morning asking for the president to make a strong statement supporting marriage equality, so I'm sure that's what he's about to do.

"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 2:37pm

What time is this interview?

Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 2:38pm

I saw someone post something to the effect that IF Obama does finally announce his support for marriage equality, it will be because he has finally had it made clear to him that he need never actually do anything to make marriage equality a reality in any real way.

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 2:55pm

Mark Halperin has predicted that Obama will support marriage equality in the interview. Unfortunately, Halperin is to politics what Riedel is to theater.

"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 2:57pm

I'm honestly not sure how I feel - and since he's been craven about this issue for years I don't feel like there's anything wrong with feeling that.

What I do fear is that if he does come out in support of marriage equality, gay people are going to be blamed when he loses the election.

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 2:58pm

Here it is, folks:

OBAMA: I have to tell you that over the course of several years as I have talked to friends and family and neighbors when I think about members of my own staff who are in incredibly committed monogamous relationships, same-sex relationships, who are raising kids together, when I think about those soldiers or airmen or marines or sailors who are out there fighting on my behalf and yet feel constrained, even now that Don’t Ask Don’t Tell is gone, because they are not able to commit themselves in a marriage, at a certain point I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married.

#10

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 2:59pm

Oops, PJ beat me to it.

Obama says same sex marriage should be legal

Updated On: 5/9/12 at 02:59 PM

#11

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 3:00pm

Wow.

"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson

#12

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 3:06pm

I never thought it would happen. I am a little blown away, honestly. Sure, we'll hear about it if he loses now, but it was a bold move.

Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!

#13

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 3:07pm

Yes!

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#14

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 3:07pm

Well good for him. A major return to supporting the right position. Bravo Mr. President, for a change.

#15

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 3:09pm

A very gutsy move in an election year (or any other for a president).

"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."

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#16

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 3:09pm

I'm very proud of my President right now!

#17

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 3:09pm

Say what you will about him, but it truly is a brave move. Think about it: marriage equality has never won a statewide referendum, and in a reelection year, he voices his support.

"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson

#18

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 3:10pm

Yeah, I'm reconsidering my bitchiness about it, because I realize this IS a big deal. At least homobigots will have to stop saying "But I take the same position of same-sex marriage as President Obama."

I do wonder if someone will ask him how God got out of the mix.

#19

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 3:12pm

Well done.

Now, go get that second term and make it so.

#20

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 3:16pm

I'm getting a migraine.

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#21

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 3:19pm

I think the best way to show our approval of this move is with our wallets. I haven't given to his campaign yet, but I can't think of a better occasion to make a donation.

"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson

Updated On: 5/9/12 at 03:19 PM

#22

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 3:25pm

"But I take the same position of same-sex marriage as President Obama."

I have a hard time picturing anyone actually saying this.

#23

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 3:25pm

He just won back my vote, and my donations.

#24

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 3:27pm

"But I take the same position of same-sex marriage as President Obama."

Then you haven't been paying attention.

#25

Obama's Big Gay Marriage Statement

Posted: 5/9/12 at 3:27pm

Actions speak louder than words. But his words just now did impress me.

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