New poll finds California gay marriage debate still evenly split

Posted by duy |
March 10, 2009 7:31 AM |

''Opinions haven't changed much since November. The closeness of the divide suggests it would depend on the quality of the campaigning and voter turnout.''

Field Poll Director Mark DiCamillo on the findings of their new poll of 761 registered voters which asked if Proposition 8 should be overturned. Indications are that Democrats and voters under 40 are somewhat more in favor of same-sex marriages than older voters and Republicans who are more strongly opposed. The overall split is 48% in favor, 47% opposed, with 5% undecided. (San Francisco Chronicle)


''We don't expect the court will rule to overturn Prop. 8 so there will likely be another initiative. The movement understands that we will have to win at the ballot box as soon as it is politically feasible.''

Rick Jacobs, chair and founder of the progressive-leaning Courage Campaign speaking about the recent Supreme Court hearing on Proposition 8. (San Francisco Chronicle)


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