Obama appears at gay-rights fundraiser Singer Ricky Martin introduces U.S. President Barack Obama at a campaign event at the Rubin Museum ...

Obama appears at gay-rights fundraiser

Singer Ricky Martin introduces U.S. President Barack Obama at a campaign event at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York, May 14, 2012. REUTERS

US President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign fundraiser at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City. Obama on Monday sought to leverage his decision to back gay marriage for political gain, drawing a sharp contrast between his position and that of his Republican foe Mitt Romney. (AFP Photo/Mandel Ngan)

Actress Eva Longoria listens to U.S. President Barack Obama speak at a campaign event at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York, May 14, 2012. REUTERS

U.S. President Barack Obama appears on a taped episode of the television show, "The View" at the ABC Studios in New York May 14, 2012. Posing with him are Barbara Walters (L) and Joy Behar (R). REUTERS

U.S. President Barack Obama on May 14 sought to leverage his decision to back gay marriage for political gain, drawing a sharp contrast between his position and that of his Republican foe Mitt Romney.

Obama discussed gay marriage in an interview on "The View" in New York ahead of a political fundraising event hosted by the LGBT Leadership Council, and was introduced by gay singer Ricky Martin.