To the Point
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?
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenOn 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
In this episode
2 storiesHouse Votes on GOP Budget Bill
Congress today took up the so-called " budget reconciliation bill ," with the Republican majority advocating cuts in social programs and forestalling cuts in defense programs. Martin Kady is Congressional Bureau Chief for Politico .
Read the story7 minBarack Obama and Gay Marriage
On Sunday, Vice President Biden said he was " completely comfortable " with same-sex marriage. The White House said President Obama's views were still "evolving."
Read the story44 min
