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You are here: US News RNC Slams Obama on DADT Repeal, Stopped DOMA Defense, Prop 8 Opposition (MetroWeekly)

RNC Slams Obama on DADT Repeal, Stopped DOMA Defense, Prop 8 Opposition (MetroWeekly)

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With the launch of President Barack Obama's re-election campaign, a response from the Republican National Committee was to be expected.

"Hope Isn't Hiring," a new site launched by the RNC includes a page of talking points on social issues, taking aim several times at Obama's record on LGBT equality.


Among the topics are "Despite It Being The Law Of The Land, Obama Refused To Continue To Defend The Defense Of Marriage Act In Court"; "Obama Repealed Don't Ask Don't Tell While U.S. Troops Are Still On The Battlefield"; and "Obama Opposed California's Prop 8 And Has Expanded Government Recognition Of Same-Sex Couples."

Regarding the government recognition of same-sex couples, the RNC specifically targets hospital visitation rights, noting "Obama Issued An Executive Order Allowing Same Sex Couples Hospital Visitation Rights."

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Complete article at Metro Weekly : http://bit.ly/hrESd7