Gay marriage ad features Obama, Cheney

David Jackson, USA TODAY | USATODAY

Who could bring together President Obama and Dick Cheney on the same side of an issue?

Supporters of gay marriage.

The Respect for Marriage Coalition launched an ad Wednesday featuring comments from Obama and Cheney, who have clashed repeatedly on national security issues but back the idea of same-sex marriage.

The ad also includes clips from former first lady Laura Bush and former secretary of State Colin Powell.

In unveiling the ad, the group said:

"The Respect for Marriage Coalition comprises more than 80 organizations supporting the freedom to marry -- and this is the first time in history that LGBT advocacy organizations across America have come together to fund a national ad buy.

"Against the backdrop of President Obama's historic comments about marriage rights in his inaugural address, freedom to marry legislation pending in a number of states, and two landmark marriage cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Coalition is working to grow support for marriage rights for same-sex couples across the nation."



