then it's time to step up to the plate

Obama Stands By His LGBT Nominees Under Attack From The Right: ‘I Will Not Waver In My Support’
(Think Progress)
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I believe that Obama still supports the LGBT community, but it is time to stop stalling and take care of some of the simple steps such as repealing DADT and DOMA. These are politically popular ideas - there is no downside to doing this and he will receive a much needed boost from his most ardent supporters.