U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton, D-13, is applauding President Obama's announcement today that supports gay marriage.
"Future generations will look back on the actions taken today to end discrimination in all of its forms as a watershed moment," Sutton said in a news release.'
"Every American deserves a chance at the American Dream, with no exception. The President's actions today represent progress in fulfilling our nation's commitment to equality for all Americans.”
The President told ABC News that his personal opinion is that same-sex marriage should be allowed.
Sutton, who calls herself a strong supporter of equality for all, voted to end ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ in the 111th Congress, and is an original co-sponsor of H.R. 1397, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
As I commented in the Lakewood Patch to those who think he took a stand and won't be able to win both sides: Oh yes he can. He said this was his personal view. So, that wins over people in support of gay marriage. And, for those opposed, he says: that is my PERSONAL view, which others may not agree with, but I still believe it should be left up to each state to decide and not the federal government. Win-Win. Well thought out timing and wording. If the polls had not been leaning in favor of gay marriage, would we have heard something different, if anything at all?