Since Obama's election, one bloc of democratic supporters in particular have felt that he has given them cold shoulder. Gay groups have mounted increasing public pressure as Obama has yet to make good on his campaign promises to repeal "don't ask, don't tell" and the Defense of Marriage Ace (DOMA). But just last week, Obama expanded some benefits to gay federal employees and this week he has invited gay rights advocates to the White House for a celebration next Monday commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion, a demonstration that spurred the modern gay rights movement.
Obama seems to be sending a message to the gay rights community that their complaints over his inaction are not going unheard. I do wonder though what their reaction will be to this party invitation. I imagine that the impending references to "let them eat cake" are imminent.
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