NEW : Some predicted political repercussions for Democrats in November 's congressional election , even though they agreed with Obama that freedom of religion is a vital part of American democracy . Top Democratic senator opposes a mosque near ground zero . NEW : Florida Republican runs a statewide ad on the issue . Keep talking about Obama 's stance on the issue , Republicans told . Comment:
NEW : Top Democratic senator opposes a mosque near ground zero . NEW : Florida Republican runs a statewide ad on the issue . Keep talking about Obama 's stance on the issue , Republicans told . Comment: