How many of you think that if Mr. Obama loses the election we will be to blame if this happens...

[WillParkinson]

Source Claims Obama Considering Marriage Equality Endorsement Before November

ObamaVerticalWith Democrats increasingly vocal about including marriage equality in their official party platform, it's looking more likely that President Obama may "evolve" toward full acceptance of same-sex nuptials before the election.

Well, that's what an insider told Chris Johnson at the Washington Blade:

The chances that Obama will make such an announcement before the election are looking better than in previous months as the issue receives growing media attention and voters in a handful of states face ballot initiatives this year.

An informed source, who agreed to speak on condition of anonymity, said “active conversations” are taking place between the White House and the campaign about whether Obama should complete his evolution on marriage and that the chances of him making an announcement are about 50-50.

According to the source, the administration would like to unveil another major pro-LGBT initiative before the November election, and an endorsement of marriage equality could fit the bill. But concerns persist on how an endorsement of same-sex marriage would play in four or five battleground states.

“We’re talking about the Michigans, the Ohios, the Illinois of the world; the real battleground states in which voters are already conflicted and may factor this into their judgment,” the source said.


Read more: http://www.towleroad.com/2012/03/source-claims-obama-considering-marriage-equality-endorsement-before-november.html#ixzz1q2yYydAk

[Fearless]

1. I think all democrats will be to blame

for not countering more actively the bullshit of the Republican camp.

[MNBrewer]

2. We're always to blame, nothing new about that.

We're an inconvenient constituency for the Democrats. They value our votes and money but treat us like we're radioactive.

[racaulk]

3. This is actually being discussed in Politics 2012.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/125124738

As can be expected, several low-count posters are there expressing their "concern" that Obama might lose moderate voters or his base (!!!) if he openly endorses nationwide marriage equality prior to the general election.

If Obama makes this endorsement and there are electoral losses, of course the gays will be to blame! That's the way of things every even-numbered year here at DU.

[yardwork]

12. They have nothing to worry about. He's not going to endorse marriage equality

and neither will the Democratic Party.

[William769]

4. If we are to be blamed, that would be a shame.

Because this would undoubtedly be one of President Obama's greatest moments.

I would also add that anyone who would blame the Gay community over this, doesn't deserve to be called a Democrat to begin with & should seriously consider joining the party of hatred for all things good.

Just my two cents.

[40lbsHammer]

5. Marriage Equality is a winning platform

Every poll I see on this subject the majority of Americans supports Marriage Equality.

[WillParkinson]

6. If the majority supported it...

How did all those states get their anti-gay amendments passed?

The people might claim to support it, but getting them out of their armchairs and to the polls is another matter.

[dsc]

7. two things

One, most of the wins were several cycles ago and the landscape has changed remarkably since then. Two, we do suffer an intensity gap which does hurt. Our voters are less likely to vote overall.

[40lbsHammer]

9. Valid point

The people against it might be more motivated to get out and vote

[PoliticAverse]

8. The reality is it isn't what the majority of Americans want, it's...

what swing voters in swing states will vote based on.

[msongs]

10. he has to show by action he is worth voting for. "we" will have no responsibility for his choices nt

[BigDemVoter]

11. If Obama loses. . .

he has only his advisers, his campaign, and himself to blame. I said the same about Gore in 2000 when he ran such a shitty campaign against that imbecile, GWB. Of course, the imbecile was aided & abetted by the SCOTUS, but this race shouldn't even be close if Obama plays his cards right, IMHO.