Obama reverses course, backs gay marriage

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President Obama reversed course and endorsed gay marriage Wednesday amid growing pressure from Democrats and gay-rights advocates, completing what he called his evolution on an issue that could have major repercussions in the November election.

“I think same-sex couples should be able to get married,” Obama told ABC News’ Robin Roberts in a hastily arranged interview at the White House.

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