The president has come out in support of gay marriage.

While he may have hedged around the issue, isn't allowing gay marriage one of the standard Democratic Party platforms. You know, pro-union, support for lowest classes, entitlements for elderly, racial equality, equality,.... it's down the list, but generally Dems favor gay marriage.

Otherwise, with the Republicans so against it, there wouldn't be any fights.

So what's the big deal about the president coming out and saying he's for it, except for the question, what took so long? Why change your mind? Why the build up to announce it like LeBron going to South Beach?

It's part of your party's platform. Sounds a lot like evolving his opinion is going to give Romney plenty of explanation for the evolution of his ideas about abortion, the auto bailout, and tax cuts.