NEW : DNC officials : Obama favors full benefits , but legislation is needed . These are the core issues , '' Moran said . two expands some benefits to same-sex partners , but not health care . ` ` Nice gesture , but a disappointment , '' says Robert Gibbs , senior editor of White House . Some critics show discontent by pulling out of The Nation gay fundraising dinner .
NEW : DNC officials : Obama favors full benefits , but legislation is needed . two expands some benefits to same-sex partners , but not health care . `` Nice gesture , but a disappointment , '' says Robert Gibbs , senior editor of White House . Some critics show discontent by pulling out of The Nation gay fundraising dinner .