Support for legislation allowing same-sex couples to marry is 58 - 36 percent, higher than ever while statistically unchanged from 56 - 38 percent April 14. Support is 72 - 23 percent among Democrats and 58 - 34 percent among independent voters, while Republicans are opposed 64 - 34 percent. There is little gender gap: men support same-sex marriage 58 - 37 percent, while women back it 59 - 34 percent.The poll also illustrates the trendlines for support for equality have been increasing over time:
TREND: Would Do you support or oppose a law that would allow same-sex couples to get married? | |
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The question for State Senate Republicans is what side of history do they want to be on?