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    President Obama Supports Gay Marriage

    Yesterday, President Obama said "yes" to legalizing same-sex marriage. Mitt Romney is solidly on the other side. Why did the President choose this moment?

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    By Warren Olney • May 10, 2012 • 50m Listen

    On Tuesday, voters in North Carolina said "no" to legalizing same-sex marriage. Yesterday, President Obama said, "Yes." The American people are divided almost evenly, and Mitt Romney is solidly on the other side. Why did the President choose this moment? What will it mean for his re-election campaign? Also, the House votes on the GOP budget bill.

    Banner image: President Barack Obama participates in an interview with Robin Roberts of ABC's Good Morning America, in the White House, May 9, 2012. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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