Over the past few days it has surfaced that both Obama and Biden support gay marriage. Biden was the first to support marriage equality, but Obama in several statements made over the past few days has stated that his views on marriage equality have changed and he now supports the rights of gays to marry in the United States. However, he also stated that he agrees that it should be left up to each individual state. With the election looming ever so close, I feel that this was a short-sell in terms of votes from those of us that support equality. The supporters of equality can be found on both sides of the fence and even some Republican voters feel that marriage equality it important in the United States. This would be a great feat and even historical because Obama is the first president to stand behind gay marriage, but just like promises made in 2008 how far does this support go? Will he be active in the changing of a nation in terms of marriage equality or after reelection will the support disappear and not be brought back to table? As a tax paying, voting, and involved American citizen I am hopeful that this will cause a wildfire of state support for equality in marriage. What are your views?
-Mr. J
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