Obama vs. Romney on Gay Rights

The choice for LGBT Americans SHOULD be pretty clear in this Presidential election

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Obama vs. Romney: 4 Ways they differ on Gay Issues

Obama vs. Romney on Gay Rights:


From Romney’s official campaign website:

As president, Romney will appoint an attorney general who will defend the Defense of Marriage Act – a law that defines marriage as the union between a man and a woman.

Romney will also champion a federal marriage amendment to the Constitution defining marriage as between one man and one woman.

Romney Pledges Opposition to Gay Marriage

From Obama’s official campaign website:

First sitting president to publicly announce his support for marriage for same-sex couples.

Believes LGBT Americans should be treated fairly and equally.

Obama repealed “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” so that gay and lesbian service members no longer have to lie about who they are to serve the country their country.

Endorsed the Respect for Marriage Act, a proposed bill that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and require the federal government to recognize gay marriages.

Signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, expanding the U.S. hate-crime law to include crimes motivated by a victim's actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Extended hospital visitation and medical decision-making rights to LGBT couples.

Obama: Progress for LGBT Americans