I admit it, I was wrong: Obama comes out for gay marriage
I’m man enough to admit it, I did not call this one right. I did not see Obama even saying the words “gay marriage” prior to his reelection, much less coming out in full for the DOMA repeal. Just goes to show you that I don’t know everything about politics (nor did I ever claim to):
The full exchange:
Metro Weekly: The president has said in the past that he opposes the Defense of Marriage Act, but he is yet to endorse the Respect for Marriage Act, which is the specific piece of legislation –
Carney: Senator [Dianne] Feinstein [(D-Calif.)], yeah.
Metro Weekly: — aimed to repeal the bill. Tomorrow, the Senate will hold the first hearing into that bill. Is the administration ready to endorse that bill?
Carney: I can tell you that the President has long called for a legislative repeal of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act, which continues to have a real impact on the lives of real people — our families, friends and neighbors. He is proud to support the Respect for Marriage Act, introduced by Sen. Feinstein and Congressman [Jerrold] Nadler [(D-N.Y.)], which would take DOMA off the books once and for all. This legislation would uphold the principle that the federal government should not deny gay and lesbian couples the same rights and legal protections as straight couples.
Metro Weekly: A follow-up. In line with that, the administration is also still in court defending “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” When is — Tomorrow, also will be three weeks since the President said that certification will come in “weeks, not months.” Has the President spoken with Secretary Panetta or Adm. Mullen about the certification since he made that statement, and where does it stand?
Carney: I don’t know if the President has had those conversations either with Secretary Panetta or his predecessor or Adm. Mullen. What the president said remains the case and our expectation, but I don’t have any more information for you on that.
It’s great timing that this comes out on the eve of the DOMA Senate hearings tomorrow, and should set an altogether different tone for sure. Does this mean you should book your caterer now and start taking that married couple tax deduction? No.
It’s going to be a long haul to the finish line before that, and no doubt Obama and his camp are now going to count on our support to get him another four years in the White House (and in truth he should get it). Keep in mind if not him, then our alternatives are Bachman, Santorum, Romney or Gingrich among a few others. Do you think we’ll get anything from that bunch of monkeys?
I give it until sundown before groups like GetEqual and uber-bloggers like Aravosis step up to the spotlight and pat themselves on the back for making this happen. There’s no forward momentum without them, right? (gag)
(thumb credit to the linked article)
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