President spoke with the Blade on the White House South Lawn on Tuesday morning
Dozens of LGBTQ activists, elected officials participated in fundraiser
Advocacy groups praise vice president, President Biden
Announcement comes amid growing pressure from Democrats to step aside
Speakers included U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (D-Calif.)
Big Tent Event took place outside the Republican National Convention on Wednesday
Former president's remarks did not otherwise address LGBTQ issues
Woody’s Milwaukee experienced a surge in traffic as a result
Weymouth, Mass., Mayor Bob Hedlund spoke with the Washington Blade
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)'s Republican opponent among Tuesday speakers