News Alert: Obama says he backs same-sex marriage

	Wednesday, May 9, 2012 3:16:34 PM NEWS ALERT In shift of position, Obama says he supports same-sex marriage In an interview with ABC's Robin Roberts, President Obama clarified his views on same-sex marriage, saying he believes gay couples should be allowed to marry. The president has been under intense pressure for his self-described "evolving" position on the issue since Sunday, when Vice President Biden said he was "absolutely comfortable" with gay marriage. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics Or visit washingtonpost.com. SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-MAIL CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071  ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy