Rachel Maddow on Benghazi and the Relentless Republican Desire to Impeach Obama: VIDEO

Rachel Maddow last night took an incredible look at how Republicans have been trying to "impeach Obama for something, anything" since the first day he was in office, ticking off the list of reasons that have been offered up by various lawmakers, yet haven't stuck.

"Republicans and the Right love talking about impeaching President Obama even when they're not sure exactly why. It's almost like an involuntary tic. They sneeze and a little 'impeach Obama' just squeezes out without them meaning to."

Benghazi is just the latest, and it's Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) who's leading the charge.

Maddow dissects the GOP arguments, and the outrage.

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One Year Ago Today: Obama Comes Out for Marriage Equality

What a difference a year, and support from your President makes.

Right-Wing Blowhard 'Coach Dave' Outraged at Obama for Phoning Up That Sodomite Jason Collins: VIDEO

Right-wing blowhard 'Coach Dave' Daubenmire, who made headlines in the 90's and was sued by the ACLU for mixing prayers with his football coaching, went off on Jason Collins this week and the nation's reaction to the story, Right Wing Watch reports:

Screeched Daubenmire:

"It's all part of the queering of America that is going on, folks, and it's happening because men like you and men like me are letting it go on and won't stand up and push back and say anything about it."

He added:

"I'm one of the few guys that you'll be able to turn on to the camera and hear him say that homosexuality is an abomination. I don't hate homosexuals. I hate homosexual behavior...and I'm not afraid to say it. ... It's all an attempt to destroy the family. That's all it's about. Can you believe the media what they did to this guy when he comes out - the President of the United States calls him and tells him he's proud of him. He's proud of a man who does what? Has buttsex with other men! I know that's rough, but that's what they do."

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President Obama Congratulates Lambda Legal: VIDEO

Yesterday, Ari noted that Mayor Bloomberg had declared yesterday 'Lambda Legal Day' in NYC. President Obama also had some kind words for the country's oldest and arguably most important LGBT legal services organization, and related them in a special video. Lambda Legal is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

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Obama on Immigration Reform: 'The LGBT Community Should Be Treated Like Everybody Else' - VIDEO

In a press conference which included a wide range of topics, President Obama told reporters in Costa Rica last night that he supports LGBT-inclusive immigration reform because it's "the right thing to do" but admitted he was uncertain about what might happen with the provision.

Said Obama:

"The LGBT community should be treated like everybody else. That's the essential core principle behind our founding documents. The idea that we're all created equal and we're equal before the law...And so Senator Leahy may present this provision in committee, it may be presented on the floor. It will be one of many amendments and provisions, some of which I support. Some of which I think are really bad ideas...I can tell you I think that the provision is the right thing to do. I'll also tell you that I'm not going to get everything I want in this bill. Republicans are not going to get everything they want in this bill."

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President Obama Called Jason Collins, Praised Him for Courage

President Obama called NBA center Jason Collins today after news broke that the pro basketball player had come out of the closet, the AP reports:

Obama told Collins he was impressed by his courage. That's according to a White House official who was not authorized to discuss the private conversation publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. Earlier Monday, White House spokesman Jay Carney said Collins' decision was another example of progress and evolution in the U.S. as Americans grow more accepting of gay rights and same-sex marriage.

And First Lady Michelle Obama also offered her support via Twitter:

"So proud of you, Jason Collins! This is a huge step forward for our country. We’ve got your back! -mo"