Shocking they would endorse him after the Donnie McClurkin scandal (in which Obama chose a well-known gay basher to campaign with him in South Carolina in order to pull in the evangelical vote, and then justified that as a political move). In my opinion, there is absolutely no excuse for that. Also surprising after his comment on the MTV forum yesterday that he does not support gay marriage BECAUSE of his religious beliefs, and "the principles on which this country was founded." GLBT posters to the San Francisco Chronicle feel otherwise than this group.
From the Washington Post: "Aides to Barack Obama's who are concerned about his fortunes nationally cast his decision not to kick Donnie McClurkin off the program of a gospel concert the campaign was hosting as a principled decision, part of the Illinois senator's constant rhetoric of bringing people together even if they disagree. Aides in South Carolina cited a more obvious consideration: despite the singer's controversial comments in the past about homosexuality, which he has likened to a "curse" and said is a choice, he would be a big draw." (from more explanatory article:
http://www.americablog.com/2007/10/obama-issues-3-page-memo-explaining.html)
Appalling! We sure don't want to alienate the gay bashers, now do we!
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