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May 11, 2012

Obama Fundraises After Same-Sex Marriage Announcement 
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President Obama hit the fundraising trail Thursday one day after
announcing his support for same-sex marriage. Speaking at a campaign
event in Seattle, Obama placed his public shift on same-sex marriage
within his re-election theme of moving the country "forward."

President Obama: "American is treated with dignity and with respect and
here in Washington, you'll have the chance to make your voice heard on
the issue of making sure that everybody, regardless of sexual
orientation, is treated fairly. You will have a chance to weigh in on
this. We are a nation that treats people fairly."

Obama ended his day with a $15 million fundraiser at the Hollywood home
of the actor and director George Clooney. Outside the event, protesters
urged Obama to take action on foreclosures.

Melvina Bogan: "Tell the President to keep up the good work but to be
very assertive when he is talking to the bankers because they can be
very deceiving."

Beverly Roberts: "I wish he would do more about the homeowner situation.
I am not the only one. There are hundreds and thousands of more, that
are in trouble and some worse than me. I'm not in foreclosure, but I am
headed that way."

 

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