Senior officials said Biden spoke to Obama on Wednesday . Obama said in an interview that aired Thursday on ABC that he made his decision public earlier than he had planned after Biden 's weekend remark that he was `` absolutely comfortable '' with letting gays and lesbians marry . Obama said that Biden was speaking from the heart , they say . Biden 's controversial remarks spurred Obama to announce his support for same - sex marriage .
Senior officials said Biden spoke to Obama on Wednesday . Obama said that Biden was speaking from the heart , they say . Biden 's controversial remarks spurred Obama to announce his support for same - sex marriage .