The Democratic National Committee was quick to respond . Barack Obama attends Obama fundraisers in Manhattan on Tuesday . He tells a gay advocacy group that `` gay couples deserve the same rights '' Having previously backed civil unions , Obama does n't mention `` marriage '' A Republicans group criticizes the `` celebrity-studded '' fundraisers in advance .
Barack Obama attends Obama fundraisers in Manhattan on Tuesday . He tells a gay advocacy group that `` gay couples deserve the same rights '' Having previously backed civil unions , Obama does n't mention `` marriage '' A Republicans group criticizes the `` celebrity-studded '' fundraisers in advance .