It's not entirely clear why the White House wanted gay people, and the public at large, to think that the President was for the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" this year. Openly-gay Democratic Congressman Barney Frank informs us that the President is not, and it's a real problem.
“I’m frustrated. I’m disappointed with the administration..."
“[President Obama] not being for [DADT repeal this year] will give people an excuse to not vote for it. Thing is – we’ve done hate crimes. We do ENDA. It’s a big agenda all at once. At this point – the President’s refusal to call for repeal this year is a problem."
