Vulnerable Dem senators balk at Obama's gay marriage stance

[babylonsister]

Grrrrrr.........

Vulnerable Dem senators balk at Obama's gay marriage stance
By Alexander Bolton - 05/12/12 08:00 AM ET


Senate Democrats facing difficult reelections are breaking with President Obama’s endorsement of same-sex marriage, a sign the issue is politically dangerous in battleground states.

Sens. Jon Tester (Mont.) and Claire McCaskill (Mo.), the two most vulnerable Democratic senators, have declined to endorse Obama’s call for the legalization of gay marriage.

Sens. Joe Manchin (W.Va.), Bob Casey (Pa.) and Bill Nelson (Fla.), Democrats who have easier races but in states that could become more competitive by November, have also backed away from Obama’s stance.

They all represent states with constitutional amendments or laws banning same-sex marriage.

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http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/227007-vulnerable-democratic-senators-balk-at-obamas-endorsement-of-gay-marriage

[still_one]

1. casey believe the government should be run by the catholic church. The others are cowards. It took

a lot of courage for Obama to not play the political game with civil rights

There comes a time when someone needs to make a stand

It didn't happen on so many issues in the last 20 years where many democrats just rubber stamped republican policies

[BlueCaliDem]

2. If they're not careful, they'll lose their seats because of their own cowardice

because the American people don't like spineless pols representing them in our government. On either side.

The Right makes no apologies for their radical, pro-corporate stances, but the ones in their party who are perceived as being "weak" are challenged by Teabaggers - hence Lugar.

It's human nature not to want to take on someone strong and in-your-face. In fact, Americans can appreciate, even respect and worship strength in a pol.

No one likes to back a weakling in the halls of power of our government, so these Senators better be careful.

[lonestarnot]

3. So they don't believe taking a stance for "liberty and justice for ALL?" "Equal protection under

the law?" Afraid to take a stand on that! Cowards!

[Worried senior]

4. Maybe if they grew a backbone

and represented their area in the true democratic tradition they wouldn't have so much to worry about.