What's Obama's grade on LGBT issues?
Openly gay Rep. Barney Frank recently said that he would give President Obama an A- for his performance with LGBT rights issues.
His reasoning comes from the president’s ceasing to support DOMA and his repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, paired with his unfortunate failure to truly endorse marriage equality. However, Obama has recently spoken out against anti-marriage equality bills in places like North Carolina and Minnesota.
Frank said the administration’s adoption of new federal standards for gauging discrimination under DOMA is particularly good.
“He’s been good [but] he hasn’t been perfect,” Frank said. “He just hasn’t quite gotten to the marriage [issue].”
Frank is not alone. Many LGBT advocates have cheered Obama’s moves on DOMA and “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, while also expressing frustration at his decision not to endorse gay marriage. The president said last year that his position on the marriage issue is still “evolving.”
What would you grade Obama on LGBT issues?
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john-of-arc answered:
He is lesser of two evils I guess
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tlfb answered:
I’d give Obama an A++. I’m all for marriage equality. I’m also at peace with the fact that in this world, it still remains a long shot.
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therockinfreakshow answered:
C, average, he didn’t really do anything, but at least he didn’t hurt anything
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the-song-of-sarcasm answered:
I think he’s done fantastic. And honestly, I’m okay with him being slow on the marriage issue; it’s a big thing to grapple with for some.
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ecclesio answered:
A-, I agree with Frank’s reasoning. Obama is by no means perfect, but I’ll take him over Bush / some loser Republican anyday.
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nerdhuggerwrites answered:
I think he deserves an A. I really don’t think any other president has done more, and he’ll do more when he gets his next term.
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rapturesrevenge answered:
I’d give him a B. Until he endorses marriage equality, I can’t and won’t support him.
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schysmata answered:
A-: I agree for all of the exact same reasons, which is to say he has done stunningly in comparison to the vast majority…
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qhill12 answered:
B+
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myfriendscallmemaury answered:
A-, he’s doing amazingly he’s just a bit indecisive which i think is okay he needs votes to stay in and keep doing good. wait for 2nd term
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abeautifuldaytobegay answered:
I think Obama has done better than any other president. There are more important things right now than LGBT rights. I’m gay and I know that.
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giraffesaywhat answered:
C+
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pinkhairedneko reblogged this from gaywrites and added:
Well he does need to get re-elected (otherwise we’re all fucked), so I’m okay with the fact that he hasn’t yet done...
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andythebiomedicalvampireslayer answered:
I give him an A for his first term, no doubt. I strongly believe that if he gets a second term, there will be marriage equality.
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valhallalagoon said:
B-. Yeah, marriage is good, but he hasn’t done enough for transfolk.
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whiteoutz answered:
A- yea right! more like D-
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freudianintuition answered:
An A.
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luke-mab answered:
B. He has highlighted a serious inequality issue but has failed to show his 100% support.
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windblowsthedandelion answered:
B.
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ruellover answered:
B+
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