Is the timing of Obama's stated support for same $ex marriage meant to distract the public away the economy?
Don't get me wrong, I do like Obama and would vote democrat over republican any day, and while I DO believe his opinion on gay marriage hasn't changed much from his early days in politics, why did he wait until just NOW to officially proclaim his stance on the issue?
It seems like a card pulled out in light of the failed economy in this election year. Thoughts?
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Posted by NatureKeeper May 11th, 2012 at 5:23PM
If americans are too distracted by what people do behind closed doors, they shouldn't be voting.
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Reply by NatureKeeper May 10th, 2012 at 12:44PM
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Posted by samanthawriter May 10th, 2012 at 11:58AM
Duh. Absolutely.
He is calculating how the ethnic groups that most oppose gay rights will react -- that blacks and hispanics will vote for him anyway and that the religious right would not vote for him anyway -- but this could gain him some votes with gays and with disenchanted liberals -- besides which it will help him raise campaign cash in the entertainment industry and from gays.
I voted for him in 2008 and believe that I made a big mistake. I have always supported gay marriage and gay rights, but my attitude toward his announcement is "too bad you didn't have the balls to say it four years ago."
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Reply by Mougywolf May 10th, 2012 at 12:08PM
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Posted by Aether71 May 10th, 2012 at 11:56AM
I think that it was perpetuated by the VP's remarks on Sunday. I mean Biden was asked the question he did not just make a statement. I think Obama was forced to take a direction on it and answer the question for the whole of the administration.
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Reply by Mougywolf May 10th, 2012 at 12:07PM
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Posted by tonyt53 May 10th, 2012 at 12:45PM
He was pushed into a corner. The economy is still growing - slowly, but growing. over 800,000 new jobs created so far this year, which would translate into 2.4 million for the year. Not great, but given the circumstances, not bad. The growth of the economy would be much better if banks actually started loaning to small businesses again.
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Posted by bijouxbroussard May 10th, 2012 at 12:08PM
I suspect that the recent passing of Amendment One in North Carolina brought the issue back to the forefront. A few prominent people have felt the need to come forward, on both sides.
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Posted by ChipmunkErnie May 10th, 2012 at 12:02PM
No, I think he just bowed to pressure and did the right thing despite possible political repercussions.
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Posted by BamPow May 10th, 2012 at 11:58AM
Honestly, there was really not much, if any, upside for him to make the statement. He's already going to get the progressive vote, and Romney is already going to get the conservative vote. If anything, it's a real risk for him in some of the swing states that tend to lean a little more to the right socially. Aside from solidifying his base and increasing contributions from some, I'm not sure he had a ton of upside politically to taking that position.
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Posted by elyay2001 May 10th, 2012 at 11:54AM
No, it's so he can get the GLBT vote as Romney will never get it.
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Reply by Mougywolf May 10th, 2012 at 12:06PM
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Reply by TwylaMarie May 10th, 2012 at 12:44PM
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Posted by mtnjeeper May 10th, 2012 at 1:02PM
If you look at practically any politician, regardless of party, you will find that what's written, said, and done prior to an election often changes after the election. If analysts think being pro same sex marriage has vote advantages then that's going to be the political stance. Remember when "No new taxes" was a stance in another election? I suspect it has more to do with what political analysts think than what the particular politician actually thinks.
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Posted by theoldgoat May 10th, 2012 at 12:58PM
since the gay thing has been pushed down our throats so to speak, he's just using the comment to reassure his vote from the fruitcake section.
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Reply by caramelLova1 May 10th, 2012 at 2:25PM
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Posted by nakedcrazyone May 10th, 2012 at 12:13PM
Of course it is.
Just like the recent hooey about student loans is meant to keep the focus away from skyrocketing tuition and the unholy alliance between politicians and top educators.
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Posted by midnightstoker May 10th, 2012 at 12:04PM
I really don't agree with same sex marriage, it's just not right... she should go on top once in a while..?
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Posted by HedoJoe Sep 7th, 2012 at 7:39AM
becausehe's a mo fo liar,,,, and will say and/or do anything to get re elected,,,, u obviously forget ot at least overlook that BO's a ******* MUSLIM,,, they don't do GAY in any way,,, a salem malakum,,,
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Posted by TheGreenGringo May 10th, 2012 at 10:58PM
Yes.Obama is after the gay vote.
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Posted by maple10 May 10th, 2012 at 8:46PM
0bama was trolling for votes, His statement, like everything else he does, was driven by what he thinks will get him the most votes.
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Posted by Lgrace May 10th, 2012 at 11:58AM
Probably. haha the government is soooooo very good at that.
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