Live Breaking News & Updates on Chris Chairman

Stay updated with breaking news from Chris chairman. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.

Transcripts For CNNW John King USA 20120509



we begin tonight with new details about president obama s personal evolution on a potent political issue, same-sex marriage. i have just concluded that for me, personally, it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that i think same-sex couples should be able to get married. with that in that oval office vint with abc news, the president officially switched his position. in 2008, he ran as i acandidate who opposed same-sex marriage. cnn is told he is ready to support it and green light those that want to add language to the 2012 campaign platform. why the switch? i had hesitated on gay marriage in part because i thought civil unions would be sufficient. that that was something that would give people hospital visitation rights and other elements that we take for granted. and, i was sensitive to the fact that for a lot of people, the word marriage was something that o evokes very powerful traditions and religious beliefs. over the course of several years, as i ....

Richard Lugar , 2012 Indiana , President Obama , Same Sex Marriage , Evolveden O , Oval Office , Abc News , Campaign Platform , Gay Marriage , Visitation Rights , Constitution Supporting Banning Gay Marriage , The Word , Friends And Family , Same Sex Relationships , Mon Og , Democrats Don T , Don T Ask , Jessica Yellin , Change Of Heart , White House , Republican Party , Wouldn T , Hadn T , Haven T , Corner Stone , Rights Issue ,