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Poll: Most Are Unaffected By Obama’s Gay Marriage Endorsement

By Staff on May 22, 2012

A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll released Tuesday shows that the majority of voters who were surveyed say President Obama’s new found support of same-sex marriage will not impact their vote this November.

Poll: Majority Of Voters Back Same-Sex Unions

By Justin Duckham on May 14, 2012

A sizable majority of voters appear to support legally recognizing at least some type of union between same-sex couples, according to a new CBS/New York Times poll.

Obama Fundraises At Clooney’s House

By Justin Duckham on May 11, 2012

President Barack Obama held a fundraiser at Hollywood star George Clooney’s house in Southern California Thursday evening, raising approximately $15 million.

Boehner: President Can Talk About Gay Marriage All He Wants

By Staff on May 10, 2012

Speaker of the House John Boehner (Ohio) stated during his press conference Thursday that he will remain focused on jobs and “the President and the Democrats can talk about [gay marriage] all they want.” (:17) [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Pelosi: President’s Gay Marriage Announcement Not Political

By Staff on May 10, 2012

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) told reporters Thursday that she believes President Obama’s announcement in support for gay marriage was not a political stunt. “It had to do with who he is, what he stands for… anything about the politics is incidental.” (:19) [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Pelosi Joyful Over Obama’s Same-Sex Marriage Support

By Staff on May 10, 2012

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) says that President Obama’s announcement Wednesday in support of gay marriage “filled my heart with joy.” She goes on to say that it is more important than any political consequences. “I think what he did was to advance the cause of civil rights in such…

Obama Supports Same-Sex Marriage

By Justin Duckham on May 9, 2012

President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that he supports the recognition of same-sex marriage, making history as the first sitting President to publicly back the policy.

Udall: Committed Couples Should Not Be Denied Marriage

By Staff on May 8, 2012

Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.) expressed his support for same-sex marriage by stating, “I believe that equality should extend to marriage, two people who are committed to one another, who love one another, should not be denied the fundamental right of marriage.” (:15) [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Education Secretary Signals Gay Marriage Support

By Justin Duckham on May 7, 2012

Following in the footsteps of Vice President Joe Biden, Arne Duncan told MSNBC Monday that he believes gay marriage should be legal.

Biden “Absolutely Comfortable” With Gay Marriage

By Justin Duckham on May 7, 2012

Vice President Joe Biden said Sunday that he is “absolutely comfortable” with gay marriage, a position that appears to be at odd with the Obama administration’s official stance.