Bloomberg Endorses Obama, Cites Marriage Equality Among Reasons

[William769]

The independent mayor of New York City said one the effects of Hurricane Sandy is clarification about the differences between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg today announced his endorsement of Barack Obama for president, citing marriage equality as part of his decision.

"One recognizes marriage equality as consistent with America’s march of freedom; one does not. I want our president to be on the right side of history," Bloomberg wrote in an editorial for Bloomberg View, a website owned by the billionaire media mogul.

Bloomberg has taken an active role in fighting for marriage equality, not only by vocally advocating for its passage in his own state but also with big donations to state ballot campaigns.

In October, he launched his own super PAC, called Independence USA PAC, and said it would spend between $10 million and $15 million this election cycle to advance causes including marriage equality. Very quickly afterward, the PAC donated $500,000 to campaigns for marriage equality in Maine, Minnesota, and Washington. That came on top of $250,000 he had already given to a campaign in Maryland.

http://www.advocate.com/politics/election/2012/11/01/mayor-bloomberg-cites-marriage-equality-reason-endorse-barack-obama

[jpbollma]

1. But...But..

I thought Bloomberg hates Obama and insulted him?

I like Bloomberg overall. I don't always agree with him ( maybe about 50-60% of the time), but I think he is refreshing because the isn't afraid to take on tough issues and form his own opinions.

[PsychProfessor]

2. Pretty fantastic

Good for him and good for the President!