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RE your B2 post about Obama's position on gay marriage: I agree with you that he probably supports it.

Posted by TWuG May 7 '12, 06:50

And if a repeal of DOMA crossed his desk today he would enthusiastically sign it.

But I think there still is political advantage to his "evolving" views and not giving a full-throated endorsement of it.

There is still an awful lot of casual homophobia out there to be used by gay marriage opponents and a flat out statement of support from the president may not be in his best political interests.

I wish that this were not so, but I'll vote for a guy who sounds wishy-washy over it but will support it when it matters over a guy like Romney who probably has a 100% chance of vetoing a repeal of DOMA in his first term and a 60% chance of vetoing it in his second.

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- I guess I see more room for attracting middle ground votes with an "evolving" position. - TWuG May 7, 07:04
- If Obama wanted this election over in 2 weeks all he has to do is campaign on social values. Which are supposed to be the cornerstone to his plan. -- nm - MDH May 7, 07:02 2
  - "It's the economy, stupid" still applies. People will vote against social interests in favor of economic interests almost without fail. -- nm - TWuG May 7, 07:07 1
    - I agree, but it's already been announced he's pushing social issues hard with independents, because he knows he wins them hand over fist with those. -- nm - MDH May 7, 07:26

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RE your B2 post about Obama's position on gay marriage: I agree with you that he probably supports it.

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