Politicians have lost elections after supporting gay rights. President Obama didn't say what he said for political reasons. He said what he said DESPITE politics. Right after he spoke in favor of gay marriage, his approval ratings dropped in two polls! There are a lot more straight people against gay marriage than there are gay people in existence. President Obama graduated # 1 in his law school class at Harvard Law School. He is no fool. He knew the political cost and did what he thought was right, anyway. And, quite frankly, I have mixed feelings about it.

@Michael I agree with you. Obama's evolving travesty was all politically motivated to rake in more campaign donations from wealthy gays. Only problem is: Have the gays put aside their sudden recent euphoria to assess what this Obama move real bought them? It's still up to the states to decide and approx 38 have said 'no'. There's no push forward really as far as gaining more rights for gays. It's just one incumbent President whose hand was forced to say he was for same sex marriage when in the past he was not! (And still believes it deep down I'm sure) And so, the gays are still at square one! Don't think this kind of contrived move would have me opening my wallet to this candidate. Think my fellow gay Americans...you are most definitely a pawn to the Dems...just like women. Of course, if enjoy being used then by all means--enjoy!

Obama Just did this because he NEEDS VOTES because he already knows that he can’t win on a job well done. Although he has had a couple of good moments they were started by someone else. And Bristol is just as ignorant as the rest of the country. One day we may get a Presidential Candidate that is worth a damn but not anytime soon. And as American’s we roll over to the most believable BS that is spewing out of their mouths.

Let Bristol talk all she wants. It's a free country. She is only demonstrating what a close-minded and hypocritical environment she must have grown up in. Her "Glee" comment was especially illuminating. Good heavens -- can anyone imagine growng up in that family? {{Shudder.}} I am dumbfounded that the teachings of Jesus Christ were so blatantly pushed aside if not overlooked entirely by the Palins.

@Jaybird You have obviously had a vendetta against Bristol and Sarah for like...eons! Get over it, squirrel! Bristol has a right to express whatever she likes...the Constitution still stands-if not for long if Barack gets back in for another 4 yrs.--but that's another comment for another thread on this site. Who are you to call anyone snot-nosed anyway! You sound like a drooling idiot liberal that is angry and vengeful (the usual) that can't really form a credible argument against this kid so instead you attack her personally. (Thought liberals despised judging of others--ha--laughable!) And BTW, isn't that the Obama camp's re-election strategy as well? You know, since the Prezzy has no record to run on?