im writting for an essay and im confused with my research. is Sen. Obama against or pro same sex marriage? and why? can anyone also give me a mainstream media site where i can find this? thanks
2006-12-09 17:54:31 · 7 answers · asked by great_pretender 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
what does the paper say about his position on gay marriages?
2006-12-09 18:01:01 · update #1
The substance of Obama's positions are under the speeches link of his dot gov site, and here's what you're looking for
http://obama.senate.gov/speech/060605-floor_statement_of_senator_barack_obama_on_the_federal_marriage_amendment/index.html
You might also want to read his World AIDS day speech, although it's tangential, something in there may still apply to your topic:
http://obama.senate.gov/speech/061201-race_against_time_-_world_aids_day_speech/index.html
Here's another
http://www.issues2000.org/Domestic/Barack_Obama_Civil_Rights.htm
Then, I recommend that you search http://www.chicagotribune.com and http://www.suntimes.com
For a general idea of how Obama views religion/social issues and politics (it may be useful in your intro or conclusion)
http://obama.senate.gov/podcast/060628-call_to_renewal_keynote/index.html
2006-12-09 18:25:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a good question that illustrates how, unfortunately, the masses follow the media.
I have been saying since day one that Obama came out of nowhere, that he was too unknown. Yet, the media has made him the savior of the democrats.
I am saying the vast majority of ppl, including myself, can not answer your question because we truly don't know his real stance on issues.
Btw, just an FYI, Oprah(a person that has fooled the ppl under the guise of being pro-poor) owns him. I've done a little research on him but not to a serious degree yet because I highly doubt he will be able to run... I could be wrong though considering the ignorance of the masses.
2006-12-09 19:45:18 · answer #2 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Im guessing hes pro abortion but not sure. Check out Alternet as an aleternative source of media.
2006-12-09 17:56:50 · answer #3 · answered by oceanse11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He sides with anything left wing and appels to the liberal masses.. he's also for abortion so common sense would say he's pro gay marriage
2006-12-09 18:11:16 · answer #4 · answered by New Jersey Steve 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's against. I live in Illinois, and when he ran he didn't take any real stands on anything, where ever public opinion lied, he supported it. So with the majority not supporting same-sex marriage, he probally doesnt support it.
2006-12-09 17:57:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I used to know him when he parked cars for a living.
2006-12-09 18:39:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
it all depends who he is talking to. he is a politician. he does not care. he just wants to be elected.
2006-12-09 17:57:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋