I think those two issues can be overcome, and I wouldn't be squeamish over the idea of telling the public that ALL the known homosexuals have been purged.
People are now beyond the thrill of a "first" and Obama will simply turn into another weak President who dithered too much.
Hope BO doesn't fire Jennings before next November. Even if the GOP is too cowardly, some right wing group will run ads about it.
In fact, BO has filled the WH with attack ad material.