Jon Stewart Hits Obama and the LGBT Non-Discrimination Order, Tony Perkins in 'Gaywatch' Segment: VIDEO

Jon Stewart looks at the LGBT non-discrimination executive order that Obama is refusing to sign, the battle for marriage in North Carolina, and the Family Research Council's take on the break-up of Mike and Ike.

Stewart attempts to see things from Tony Perkins' point-of-view through the aptly-designed "Perkins Cam". Click HERE to view.

Or just check it all out, AFTER THE JUMP...

Gillibrand Gets Key Endorsement from Gay Potential Opponent

In March I reported that Jon Cooper, an openly gay legislator from Suffolk County, New York who was Obama's Long Island campaign chairman, was considering a run against Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in 2010. At the time, Cooper said:

"I consider myself progressive on the important issues. And obviously, Sen. Gillibrand has not been a strong supporter in the past on either issue."

Yesterday, Cooper announced he was dropping his consideration for running and endorsing Gillibrand, The Journal News reports:

"I thought Gillibrand was a flip flopper who had no core values. After I met with Kirsten for several hours, and had an opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions on a wide array of policy issues, I realized that my perceptions of her were primarily based on media reports and second-hand stories. I now believe that she’s the real deal and I’m convinced she will vote the way I would, work as hard as I would, and strive for the same progressive goals as I would."

Three potential opponents to Gillibrand — Rep. Steve Israel,  Rep. Carolyn Maloney, and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer — have all dropped out, reports the paper: "Still in the picture as a possible primary opponent is labor activist Jonathan Tasini, who received 16 percent of the vote in a 2006 primary against Clinton."

No Republican has announced plans to run.

Gay NY Lawmaker Jon Cooper Weighing U.S. Senate Run

Jon Cooper, a legislator from Suffolk County, New York who was Obama's Long Island campaign chairman told Newsday he's searching for a PR firm to assess his chances at Kirsten Gillibrand's U.S. Senate seat in 2010:

"'I consider myself progressive on the important issues,' said Cooper, alluding to gun control and gay rights. 'And obviously, Sen. Gillibrand has not been a strong supporter in the past on either issue.' He added he is 'very concerned' that state voters may lack confidence in a candidate who makes 'a 180 degree turnabout' on major issues. Gillibrand did not have an immediate comment. But Matt Canter, Gillibrand's spokesman said, 'I'm not exactly sure what he's referring to.' He added, 'As New Yorkers get the facts about her progressive record, they will see Sen. Gillibrand has consistently supported reducing gun violence, allowing gay couples to marry and always protecting a woman's right to choose."

Gillibrand was appointed by New York governor David Paterson to fill Hillary Clinton's seat in January. Were Cooper to run and be elected, he'd be the first openly gay U.S. Senator.