Support for gay marriage takes dramatic leap in California, new poll shows

A new poll shows gay marriage has arrived in California – in public opinion if not in state lawbooks.

Golden State registered voters now favor same-sex unions by 59 percent to 34 percent, a 25-point gap that is the largest margin of support for the issue in the three-plus decades the Field Poll has been asking the question.

The new Field survey shows support has leapt markedly in the three and a half years since California voters approved Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage, 52.3 percent to 47.7 percent.

The poll showed increases in support virtually across the board – among voters under 64, non-white voters, Catholics, Republicans and nonpartisans.

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Link: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/29/4299164/support-for-gay-marriage-takes.html

Originally posted in General Discussion here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002362982