October 25, 2007 | Sex & Society

Oh-bama!

Barack Obama pissed off a few supporters when his "Embrace the Change" tour included gospel singer Donnie McClurkin, an ex-gay pastor who argues homosexuality is a choice.

"There is no gospel in Donnie McClurkin's message for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and their allies," said Joe Solmonese, president of the Human Rights Campaign. "That's a message that certainly doesn't belong on any presidential candidate's stage."

However, Obama argues that he is a strong supporter of gay rights: “I have consistently spoken directly to African-American religious leaders about the need to overcome the homophobia that persists in some parts our community so that we can confront issues like HIV/AIDS and broaden the reach of equal rights in this country.”

And though McClurkin will continue to tour with Obama, openly gay Rev. Andy Sidden has been asked to join "Embrace the Change" as well. We think that Sidden and McClurkin should begin each show by mud wrestling in pink g-strings and angel wings, representing the classic struggle between good and evil!