Obama's support for gay marriage emboldens activists, politicians in battleground states
PORTLAND, Maine - President Barack Obama's support for gay
marriage has emboldened activists and politicians on both sides of
the issue, setting off a flurry of political activity in a number
of states and serving as a rallying point in others where votes on
gay marriage laws are being held this fall.
With the nation divided on gay marriage, Obama's declaration
this month — a day after North Carolina voters approved an
amendment to the state constitution affirming that marriage may
only be a union of a man and a woman — has added a wrinkle in the
political debate on a touchy subject.
Obama's stand has put wind in the sails of gay marriage
supporters, while providing political fuel to opponents, said…
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