Gay marriage a focus as Obama heads to New York for commencement address, 'The View'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will spend Monday in New York City, and his comments in support of same-sex marriage appear likely to be a principal focus of discussion...

Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will spend Monday in New York City, and his comments in support of same-sex marriage appear likely to be a principal focus of discussion.

Obama is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at Barnard College, where he’ll share the stage with Evan Wolfson, the founder of the pro-gay group Freedom to Marry.

Next, the president will tape an appearance on “The View.”

After that he’ll speak at two campaign events, including a major fundraiser with gay and Latino donors headlined by singer Ricky Martin, before returning to the White House.

Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.

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