Reply #2: Honestly, it really does affect my opinion... [View All]

No, I don't think Obama is a bigot because of this. However I think he's putting his political needs before his values on this issue. I think you're right that he disagrees with this guy on GLBT issues. But he sees in him an opportuntiy to pander to this particular demographic, especially since polls show them cutting pretty heavily towards the Hillary camp. So o.k. Obama's not a bigot but he's employing the help of bigots to help him pander. Will it make me not vote for him? No. But it seriously dissapoints me. You mean there were no other popular gospel singers he could have gotten for this tour?

The David Duke analogy may not be applicable to this particular audience, but I have to ask if you'd be so forgiving if in an attempt to appeal to stodgy middle class white guys if he did a radio tour with Imus because "Well that audience doesn't have any problem with what Imus said about black people".

Again, this is a pretty silly issue overall but to dismiss people who are offended is wrong as well.