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Singer Etheridge Defends Obama's Choice Of Warren Despite Rick Warren's opposition to gay marriage, she says she understands Obama's decision.

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Singer Etheridge Defends Obama's Choice Of Warren

Singer Etheridge Defends Obama's Choice Of Warren

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The evangelical pastor whom President-elect Obama has picked to give the inaugural invocation has a surprising supporter: Melissa Etheridge, who has been outspoken on gay issues. She tells Guy Raz she understands Obama's decision, despite Rick Warren's opposition to gay marriage.