The Democratic divide

This story ("ABC News: Gay Rights Group to Obama: Drop Singer") highlights the delicate balancing act of the modern Democratic Party.

Barack Obama's view on homosexuality is at odds with that of one of the gospel artists--Rev. Donnie McClurkin scheduled to perform at an Obama campaign event in SC this weekend. The problem for Democrats is that the views of McClurkin, not Obama (or any of the other Democrats running for President), are representative of the majority of Black Americans. In particular, Black Americans aren't keen on comparisons between racial discrimination and opposition to redefining marriage to include same-sex couples.