Politics President Obama Supports Gay Marriage WTTW News | May 9, 2012, 3:49 pm A historic pivot from President Barack Obama as he comes out in support of gay marriage. We talk with the local author of the book, Obama and the Gays, about what it all means. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Links Chicago Tribune article on Obama declares support for same-sex marriage TIME magazine article on Obama Endorses Gay Marriage More on Tracy Baim Book by Baim on Obama and the Gays Windy City Times website Tags Gay Marriage Barack Obama Tracy Baim Related Stories Supreme Court Rules for Designer Who Doesn’t Want to Make Wedding Websites for Gay Couples US House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill in Retort to Supreme Court Web Extra: The Week in Review: 11/8 Fall Legislative Veto Session Bruce Rauner Running for Governor Aftermath of Spring Session Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.