Politics

Obama pressed on DOMA repeal at ‘The View’

Appearing on “The View,” this morning, President Barack Obama talked about his decision to endorse same-sex marriage. Barbara Walters pressed the president on whether he would attempt to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Watch: The repeal of DOMA will be the next theater in the battle for full equality. Marriage has always been...

MUST READ: Obama’s high-stakes gamble on gay marriage

Writing for The Daily Beast, Michael Tomasky has a must-read on Barack Obama’s political gamble on same-sex marriage, and how the president could exploit Mitt Romney’s extremism on the issue. To put it bluntly, Romney is in an untenable position completely. The single most important position here is not Obama’s, but Romney’s: specifically, his continuing opposition...

WATCH: Maddow on the impact of President Obama’s marriage stance

I want to reaffirm my love for Rachel Maddow. Once again, she’s is clear and concise in analyzing the news. Watch: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
VIDEO: Obama comes out for marriage equality

VIDEO: Obama comes out for marriage equality

The president has endorsed full marriage equality for gay Americans. He has done so with no regard to how it may harm him politically. This is Barack Obama’s finest hour.
Under pressure, Obama seeks to clarify stance on marriage equality

Under pressure, Obama seeks to clarify stance on marriage equality

Before this day is over, we might have a new position on same-sex marriage from President Barack Obama. We might.

WATCH: Making news on same-sex marriage

“The Rachel Maddow Show” remains one of the best newscasts on cable TV. The show is always concise, to the point, and clear. Chris Hayes, sitting in for Rachel, did an excellent job of navigating Monday’s many weeds on same-sex marriage. Watch this: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy...

MUST READ: Obama gay marriage stance presents early character test for 2012 Election

Sam Stein at The Huffington Post has a must-read on today’s same-sex marriage fiasco: On Monday, after Vice President Joe Biden and Education Secretary Arne Duncan both said they believed gay couples deserved the same rights as heterosexuals, the Obama presidential campaign and the White House were asked to explain why the president was unwilling...

Education Secretary Arne Duncan comes out for marriage equality

The flood gates are open. Speaking earlier today on ‘Morning Joe,” Education Secretary Arne Duncan came out for marriage equality. Just yesterday, Vice President Joe Biden said he is completely comfortable with same-sex marriage. Duncan’s comments are especially interesting since the Obama 2012 campaign clearly does not want to keep discussing this topic. The campaign...
VP Biden signals support for marriage equality; campaign walks it back and pisses off activists

VP Biden signals support for marriage equality; campaign walks it back and pisses off activists

You have got to be fucking kidding me. One step forward, two steps back.