Obama Disappoints Gay Groups By Refusing To Ban Discrimination Against Gay Federal Contractors [View all]

By Associated Press, Updated: Thursday, April 12, 4:36 PM

WASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama does not plan to issue a ban on discrimination against gay federal contractors sought by gay rights groups. The decision disappoints a constituency that has been an important source of support for him.

White House press secretary Jay Carney says Obama is committed to gay rights and would support legislation that would protect gay, bisexual and transgender employees of federal contractors.

But he ruled out a special presidential order that would accomplish the same thing now. Gay rights groups say that Congress won’t act to pass such a law and that the White House should step in with an executive order.

Carney denies the White House is trying to avoid a politically sensitive issue in this election year.

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Obama Disappoints Gay Groups By Refusing To Ban Discrimination Against Gay Federal Contractors [View all]	Purveyor	Apr 2012	OP
So does this means he's "devolving" on the issue?	vi5	Apr 2012	#1
He disappoints more than gays on this. He disappoints any straight with half a brain.	kestrel91316	Apr 2012	#2
If it wasn't disappointing, Purveyor wouldn't be posting it. n/t	Ian David	Apr 2012	#3
Go into the GLBT group and say that.	Occulus	Apr 2012	#8
Do you care to expand on THAT? eom	Purveyor	Apr 2012	#67
no... it's informative	fascisthunter	Apr 2012	#80
The words 'at this time' does NOT mean never.	Tx4obama	Apr 2012	#4
This post was hidden by jury decision.	Occulus	Apr 2012	#7
Exactly	dbackjon	Apr 2012	#10
SO WHEN THE FUCK WILL WE GET TREATED AS EQUAL?	dbackjon	Apr 2012	#9
perhaps tx4obama shares his views on this.	Occulus	Apr 2012	#16
at a convenient time to someone's political career.	La Lioness Priyanka	Apr 2012	#33
So 20 years from now, when it will be not risky at all...	dbackjon	Apr 2012	#36
or 30 or 40 or whenever is convenient for someone important	La Lioness Priyanka	Apr 2012	#39
I'll stick with this.	FedUp_Queer	Apr 2012	#52
Let me guess...	dbackjon	Apr 2012	#57
Crickets	Rex	Apr 2012	#55
Outrage aside, Barney Frank deserves to get EDNA passed....	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#13
The EO would not effect ENDA.	TriMera	Apr 2012	#26
Well, it would. It would give certain 'moderate' Democrats an out that I don't think they should	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#34
How so? In fact it would show moderate democrats that the president expects them	La Lioness Priyanka	Apr 2012	#40
You do that with a phone call from the Oval Office telling them to stand up and be counted. Barney	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#48
ENDA has been on the table since 1994.	TriMera	Apr 2012	#42
The problem is that if an EO is under court challenge, it's probable that Judiciary won't take the	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#46
Press Sec Carney's quotes on the link below	Tx4obama	Apr 2012	#51
No it means, 'not now' as in ' maybe some other time'.	Rex	Apr 2012	#19
Rep. Frank has pending legislation on this matter. Should the President not allow him an ENDA	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#23
Why not join him in that victory? Can they not share it together?	Rex	Apr 2012	#27
It would be a win-win. See my post down-thread.n/t	TriMera	Apr 2012	#30
As I explained elsewhere on the thread, having two branches of	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#50
Why would they be tripping over each other? I fail to see it.	Rex	Apr 2012	#54
Did you read my other posts??? I explain the mechanism quite clearly. nt.	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#62
ENDA and this EO differs in scope.	La Lioness Priyanka	Apr 2012	#29
Thank you. n/t	TriMera	Apr 2012	#32
Actually, ENDA covers government workers and contractors, too.	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#41
Yes, i know. The EO is much limited in scope and could have been used to set	La Lioness Priyanka	Apr 2012	#44
So you want an EO to pre-empt an Article 1, Section 8 matter???	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#58
Let me ask you something. How many times has an EO been overturned by the Courts?	TriMera	Apr 2012	#69
Um. This tells me you never read why. Read the Youngstown case, and when you understand	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#70
Du rec. Nt	xchrom	Apr 2012	#5
Yep. Any day now.	Iggo	Apr 2012	#6
Obama - doesn't give a fuck about equality	dbackjon	Apr 2012	#11
I disagree with you, respectfully. I think EDNA deserves a chance at passage, and if it doesn't	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#15
Why should we wait?	dbackjon	Apr 2012	#17
Why would you assume it doesn't affect me? Issuing an EO gives Congress a pass. It also allows	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#20
Not if he challenges Congress to extend it to ALL AMERICANS	dbackjon	Apr 2012	#22
I think he's shown tremendous leadership. You may disagree, I will vote for him in November.	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#25
Ah, the old strawman rears his head	dbackjon	Apr 2012	#28
what a supremely lame argument. nt	La Lioness Priyanka	Apr 2012	#31
If all else fails...n/t	TriMera	Apr 2012	#35
i think its bigoted to cast aspersions on a minority group for standing up for their rights	La Lioness Priyanka	Apr 2012	#37
Well, I don't disagree with the right, I just disagree with how to go about obtaining it....	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#43
I especially love the part where those "loyal democrats"	TriMera	Apr 2012	#49
It's not the 'political process.' It's Civics. Tell me how an Article 1, Section 8 matter is best	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#53
Well, let's see.	FedUp_Queer	Apr 2012	#45
So who are you voting for???? nt	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#59
Mr. M. Mouse. (That is, if they count my vote with the optical scan machines.)	FedUp_Queer	Apr 2012	#66
I wouldn't consider an EO until Barney Frank's legislation is off the table. (HR 1397)	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#12
Thank you for posting the best comment on this thread.	Tx4obama	Apr 2012	#14
Outrage aside, I'm a girl who loves a separation of powers debate. I know our President is	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#18
ENDA. nt	La Lioness Priyanka	Apr 2012	#21
Dyslexia kicking in...I had to look a few times before I saw it....nt	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#24
+	bigtree	Apr 2012	#38
On what planet?	dsc	Apr 2012	#64
So if Frank can't pass ENDA in his last term, you want EO action????	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#65
We don't control the floor	dsc	Apr 2012	#68
So--You think a President who does not have the floor should issue EOs???	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#71
No it doesn't	dsc	Apr 2012	#75
I don't get this one really	Broderick	Apr 2012	#47
As I've explained above, an EO could actually interfere with pending legslation....ENDA.	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#60
Ok. I hope you are right	Broderick	Apr 2012	#61
Good legislation is better than good press. I hope Barney Frank can do this last	msanthrope	Apr 2012	#63
As a gay man, I am disappointed by this.	Bolo Boffin	Apr 2012	#56
Pathetic	gratuitous	Apr 2012	#72
HERE IS WHAT OBAMA HIMSELF SAID TWO YEARS AGO	ruggerson	Apr 2012	#73
"my ability to make sure that the federal government is an employer that treats gays and lesbians...	FreeState	Apr 2012	#74
Lovely.	BlueIris	Apr 2012	#76
So, Barney Frank is supposed to get ENDA passed	Bohunk68	Apr 2012	#77
I'm disappointed in the President as well	The Philosopher	Apr 2012	#78
Awesome reply!	dbackjon	Apr 2012	#79
Quit thinking of the EO as a miracle decree	treestar	Apr 2012	#81
one does not preclude the other	ruggerson	Apr 2012	#82
It would have shown	The Philosopher	Apr 2012	#83