NEW : Top Democratic senator opposes a mosque near ground zero . NEW : In the speech , Obama called the 9/11 attacks `` a deeply traumatic event for our country . '' Florida Republican runs a statewide ad on the issue . Keep quiet about Obama 's position on the issue , Republicans told . Democrats lament the administration is pushing out other issues .
NEW : Top Democratic senator opposes a mosque near ground zero . NEW : Florida Republican runs a statewide ad on the issue . Keep quiet about Obama 's position on the issue , Republicans told . Democrats lament the administration is pushing out other issues .