Ricky Martin, Jane Lynch, Celebrities React to Obama's Support of Marriage Equality
BY Jeremy Kinser
May 09 2012 5:35 PM ET
Below are some of the more notable reactions to the Obama interview.
I applaud President @barackobama for affirming that ALL Americans should enjoy equal rights. Historic! I will be a very proud host on Monday
Pretty darn happy today. Thanks Mr President, for supporting the dignity of my family and so many others!
Neil Patrick Harris @ActuallyNPH
“@BarackObama: President Obama announces his support for same-sex marriage: http://OFA.BO/CLBAi9” Bravo, Mr. President, and thank you.
THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT
Roseanne Barr @TheRealRoseanne
I have2 gay siblings that have been in long term family relationships 4over 25 yrs each-Bat Mitzvah in June-marriage equality is pro family!
Jesse Tyler Ferguson @jessetyler
With @MichelleObama& @JustinMikitapermission I would like to marry @BarackObamaright now!
Sandra Bernhard @SandraBernhard
viva Obama who has just endorsed gay marriage. right on time drop a dime blow your mind.
Amazing. I applaud him. "@glaad: History! President Obamaannounces support of #MarriageEqualityhttp://bit.ly/KFLloM#LGBT"
Audra McDonald @AudraEqualityMc
How many young lives did the President just save by saying that he supports them today?
OMG, it's official! Obama becomes 1st president to support gay marriage!!! Historic day!
I am soooo PROUD of you PRESIDENT OBAMA YES YES YES it is about time. Marriage Equality is so very very important.
The President has just stated publicly that he believes "same sex marriage should be legal". I am proud. Thank you @BarackObama
Thank you Mr. President for your support of gay marriage...
thank you Mr. President for your support of gay marriage...
Better late than never! @BarackObamalends his support to same-sex marriage! http://perez.ly/K34trSEquality for ALL!
Well done, Mr. President. Well done indeed!
Evan Rachel Wood @evanrachelwood
Wooooooo! @BarackObama
Such an exciting day!!! xoRZ RT @BarackObama"Same-sex couples should be able to get married."—President Obama
Historic!! #equalityRT @BarackObamaPresident Obama announces his support for same-sex marriage
Thankyou Mr.President!
Actually, now that Obama has come out in support of gay marriage, I feel less pressure to find a woman to marry
Good for you Mr. Obama. Good for you.
President @BarackObama#THANKYOUfor your support of equal rights marriage! RT & show the #POTUSsome love, guys-n-gals!! #FreedomToMarryRT
Thank you to @BarackObamafor taking a forward-thinking stance on equality for all gay Americans and for supporting gay marriage.
Ellen DeGeneres @TheEllenShow
Thank you President @BarackObamafor your beautiful and brave words. I'm overwhelmed.
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