Obama says he supports same-sex marriage

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(CNN) -- President Barack Obama, who previously said his views on the issue were "evolving," said Wednesday that he supports same-sex marriage.

The announcement puts Obama squarely at odds with presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, who opposes same-sex 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," Obama said in an interview with ABC News.

The president once opposed same-sex marriage.

Obama was "disappointed" by Tuesday's vote on the issue in North Carolina, which he described as discriminatory against gays and lesbians, a spokesman said earlier Wednesday.
Timeline: Obama and same sex marriage

North Carolina voted to implement a state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, which was already prohibited by state law. Supporters of the measure pushed for the constitutional amendment, arguing that it was needed to ward off future legal challenges.

What's next for North Carolina?

Obama spoke Wednesday with ABC's Robin Roberts. The interview will appear on ABC's "Good Morning America" Thursday. Excerpts were to air Wednesday evening on "World News With Diane Sawyer."

His interview followed comments by other key administration figures.

Vice President Joe Biden said Sunday on NBC he was "absolutely comfortable" with couples of the same gender marrying, leading observers to wonder when Obama would again address the issue.

What's your take on North Carolina's ban?

Education Secretary Arne Duncan on Monday also made headlines when he openly backed same-sex marriage rights. Asked on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" if he supports allowing individuals of the same gender to legally wed, Duncan replied: "Yes, I do."

Obama told Roberts that first lady Michelle Obama was involved in his decision.

"This is something that, you know, we've talked about over the years and she, you know, she feels the same way, she feels the same way that I do," Obama said.

The new president of the Human Rights Campaign lauded Obama's decision.

Reaction to Obama's same-sex marriage announcement

"President Obama's words today will be celebrated by generations to come," Chad Griffin said. "For the millions of young gay and lesbian Americans across this nation, their president's words provide genuine hope that they will be first generation to grow up with the freedom to fully pursue the American dream."

Obama told ABC that some opinions on the issue are "generational."

"You know, when I go to college campuses, sometimes I talk to college Republicans who think that I have terrible policies on the economy, on foreign policy, but are very clear that when it comes to same-sex equality or, you know, sexual orientation, that they believe in equality," he said.

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[JamesChoopa]

It's about time. who gives a fuck who gets married and who doesn't. as long as they love each other, it makes no difference to me.

Convenient he had this epiphany during an election year! haha

[pornguy]

Not to worry. Right after he wins the election, he wont support it any more.

[2intense]

Originally Posted by pornguy

Not to worry. Right after he wins the election, he wont support it any more.

[smutnut]

There is nothing like NO NEWS! Of course he supports it. Just don't expect him to sign anything or commit himself to anything that matters.

[Scott McD]

[2intense]

Originally Posted by Scott McD

so sweet

[CurrentlySober]

Originally Posted by JamesChoopa

It's about time. who gives a fuck who gets married and who doesn't. as long as they love each other, it makes no difference to me.

Yup !

Each to their own - Live n let live

[ruff]

What about same sex divorce? Who's with me on this?

[Wizzo]

[Choopa_Pardo]

Gay marriages for some, miniature american flags for others.

Legalize gay marriage, decriminalize marijuana.

Channel all the effort put into fighting gay marriage, abortion, and the war on marijuana towards ending poverty and fixing the environment. Everyone wins!

[smutnut]

Originally Posted by ruff

What about same sex divorce? Who's with me on this?

I hope they are already at work on this. This shit drives me nuts when you have to wait for the red tape.

[Tom_PM]

You can bet they've calculated expertly on how to handle any backlash or forward traction. I'm not sure what harm it could do really, since it's a state issue and always has been. No state is required to recognize a marriage made in another state.

[RyuLion]

Originally Posted by pornguy

Not to worry. Right after he wins the election, he wont support it any more.

[PastorSinAlot]

he is lying

[epitome]

Originally Posted by pornguy

Not to worry. Right after he wins the election, he wont support it any more.

Like he abandoned DADT?

[xinyonghu]

I Want to Get Married With Obama

[Relentless]

The least important issue facing our nation will get 80% of the media attention. The other 20% will be spent 'investigating' non-issues and having one reporter interview two other reporters.

[epitome]

Originally Posted by xinyonghu

I Want to Get Married With Obama

I liked his White House Correspondents Dinner speech this year when he showed a picture of what he looked like when he took office, three years later where he's much grayer and thinner and then he showed what he'll look like in four more years and a picture of Morgan Freeman popped up on the screen.

[Donny]

He was against it in the past, but it's a whole lot of political points to be for it now. Alas, he's now for it! Surprised?

[sleazydoesit]

I discussed gay marriage with my dad (a hardcore Republican) not too long ago. He said he's not against it as long as they don't call it "marriage" and I'm like uh, what exactly are you protecting? It's pretty hard to claim there's anything sacred about the institution of marriage when 50%+ are getting divorced.

[shake]

Glad to hear it.

[AsianDivaGirlsWebDude]

It's not about gender, it's about love.

Thank you Mr President!

ADG

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by sleazydoesit

I discussed gay marriage with my dad (a hardcore Republican) not too long ago. He said he's not against it as long as they don't call it "marriage" and I'm like uh, what exactly are you protecting? It's pretty hard to claim there's anything sacred about the institution of marriage when 50%+ are getting divorced.

divorce or not most of them have kids.

[2012]

Jesus doesn't approve

[baddog]

and he said it was up to the states to decide. All credit goes to Biden; he forced Obama to say something. He had no choice.

[hony]

Originally Posted by sleazydoesit

I discussed gay marriage with my dad (a hardcore Republican) not too long ago. He said he's not against it as long as they don't call it "marriage" and I'm like uh, what exactly are you protecting?

He is defending words. The older we get the more upset we get that words don't mean what they used to.

Since when did "dope" mean "good"? As in "that song is dope".

When that annoyed me, I realized I just got old.

[WarChild]

Originally Posted by JohnnyClips

I love how all these clowns who are "against" same-sex marriage are constantly getting divorced like Newt the faggot Gingrich

Why anyone would even get married in this day and age is beyond my comprehension

To be completely fair, most things are you beyond your comprehension.