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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Barack Obama and Gay Marriage

    On Tuesday, voters in North Carolina said "no" to legalizing same-sex marriage.  On Sunday, Vice President Biden said he was " completely comfortable " with same-sex marriage.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    On Tuesday, voters in North Carolina said "no" to legalizing same-sex marriage. On Sunday, Vice President Biden said he was "completely comfortable" with same-sex marriage.

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    The White House said President Obama's views were still "evolving." Last night on ABC News, Barack 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?

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