Comments on: White House Opposes Anti-Gay Ballot Measures

By: Ben in Oakland

Ben in Oakland — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:31:35 +0000

31 years ago, President Carter said No on 6– the briggs Initiative– in as many words while he was in california. Ronald reagan said No on 6 in as many words.

All we get is blahblahblah opposed to something blah blah blah.

Where is Inigo montoya when you need him?

By: Stefano A

Stefano A — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:02:04 +0000

PS I think Jeremy Hooper sums it up well.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:00:04 +0000

O is a big D… As in Disappointment. The time to act is now. Next year is mid-terms and then begins the race for the White House again. In between all this we’re asked to give more $$ for presidential platitudes. I don’t think so. If it’s not happening now it’s not happening anytime soon from our fierce advocate.

By: Stefano A

Stefano A — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:57:32 +0000

Big whoop… So, a statement was made to The Advocate when they asked. There is no such statement made on the White House web site with regard to Maine or Washington; ie, current pending referendums. So what if a statement was made to the “choir”. It doesn’t reach the “masses”.

I agree with Bryan above.

By: Duncan

Duncan — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:59:51 +0000

It seems Obama opposes anti-gay, state-level laws whatever their democratic credences, but refuses to act on his own democratic mandate to remove those at federal level.

By: David C.

David C. — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:08:59 +0000

The POTUS usually stays out of state politics because failing to do so has traditionally been a no-no. Making a blanket statement like this one continues that tradition. The content of the statement is at least useful and its shelf-life will be long. The good news is that the Approve R-71 in Washing state and No on 1 in Maine campaigns can now use this statement by Obama in their messaging.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:38:17 +0000

Thanks for saying that you support us, Mr. Obama. Now, what are you going to DO about it??

By: Ben in Oakland

Ben in Oakland — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:32:40 +0000

yes. absent were those two place names.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:30:56 +0000

Ok, this is all well and good, but please show me where exactly he directly says that he opposes the ballot measures in the particular instances of Maine and Washington. This is the problem with Obama: nothing but vague generalities.