U.S. president Barack Obama began his campaign for reelection, and did so with statements which radicalized his position: He spoke in favor of Gay Marriage.
In an interview with ABC to be published today, Obama said that “same-sex couples should be able to marry.”
“I’ve always been adamant that gay and lesbian Americans should be treated fairly and equally,” he added.
Mr. Obama had been under intense pressure this week to lay out a clear stance on gay marriage after several of his top advisers endorsed it. Mr. Obama said he “personally” believes gays and lesbians should have the right to marry, he said “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.”
“And I was sensitive to the fact that for a lot of people the word ‘marriage’ was something that invokes very powerful traditions, religious beliefs and so forth,” he said.
Obama is the first president to openly voice his support for gay marriage
Some Celebrities took to Twitter, Reacting on Obama's Announcement.
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The plan had been to announce his position before the Democratic National Convention. But after Vice President Joseph Biden declared his support for marriage equality on Sunday, the issue touched off a political firestorm and the timeframe for Obama's announcement was expedited.
Those top officials, speaking on condition that they not be named or quoted, said that the president was not agitated about Biden's appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press." Instead, he decided that he had to make his position known sooner rather than later. The administration had knowledge of Biden's remarks after he taped his interview last Friday. By Tuesday morning, aides began putting a plan in motion.
“I’ve always been adamant that gay and lesbian Americans should be treated fairly and equally,” he added.
Mr. Obama had been under intense pressure this week to lay out a clear stance on gay marriage after several of his top advisers endorsed it. Mr. Obama said he “personally” believes gays and lesbians should have the right to marry, he said “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.”
“And I was sensitive to the fact that for a lot of people the word ‘marriage’ was something that invokes very powerful traditions, religious beliefs and so forth,” he said.
Obama is the first president to openly voice his support for gay marriage
Some Celebrities took to Twitter, Reacting on Obama's Announcement.
Continue to see their Tweets.......
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Obama gets it right on gay marriage. Bravo.
Donald J. Trump
Joe Biden called America "the Problem" vis a vis Iran http://t.co/T1cPLiZn He never wastes an opportunity to say something stupid.@JoeBiden
Neil Patrick Harris
“@BarackObama: President Obama announces his support for same-sex marriage:http://t.co/MPfIBIUy”Bravo, Mr. President, and thank you.
Kim Kardashian
Thank you, President Obama!http://t.co/GcnmoG6b No more living in the past!
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
With @MichelleObama & @JustinMikitapermission I would like to marry@BarackObama right now!
Ross Mathews
OMG, it's official! Obama becomes 1st president to support gay marriage!!! Historic day! http://t.co/ITUEyVen
Audra McDonald
How many young lives did the President just save by saying that he supports them today?#Equality
Patton Oswalt
Oh my God -- Seal Team Six just broke down my front door and are forcing me to marry@stephenfry! DAMN YOU, OBAMA!!!!!!
Perez Hilton
Better late than never! @BarackObama lends his support to same-sex marriage!http://t.co/aPMlJKvm Equality for ALL!
Jane Lynch
Pretty darn happy today. Thanks Mr President, for supporting the dignity of my family and so many others!
Fran Drescher
So proud of our President who showed such leadership& the meaning of America's freedom 4 all!
Ellen DeGeneres
Thank you President @BarackObama for your beautiful and brave words. I'm overwhelmed.
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