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Same-Sex Marriage Support Grows But Not Because of Obama

Generational replacement, not the President's announcement, is responsible for changing attitudes toward same-sex marriage, according to a poll conducted by The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.

Americans' attitudes toward same-sex marriage are changing but not because of President Barack Obama's endorsement of the issue, according to a poll released by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.

The poll of 2,973 Americans between June 28-July 9, 2012 found that while partisan divide on the issue "continues to widen," support for same-sex marriage continues to increase among most groups.

Pew attributed the increases in large part to "generational replacement—the arrival of younger, more supportive generations making up a larger share of the population—"rather than presidential support of the issue.

The poll found that  earlier this year rallied Democratic support but little else.

"While President Obama’s endorsement of gay marriage earlier this year drew significant news coverage and public interest, its effect on public opinion has been limited," according to the Pew poll.

Gov. Martin O'Malley signed into law a bill that in Maryland.

Opponents have forced the bill to a referendum vote in November.

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Buck Harmon August 2, 2012 at 08:21 pm
Topic...Campaign finance reform...
SOUTHWESTMINSTER August 2, 2012 at 08:30 pm
As long as there is an Open Bar at the wedding who cares. ;)
Leslie Schildgen August 2, 2012 at 08:39 pm
LOL
Able Baker August 2, 2012 at 08:39 pm
Incorrect. The Puritans were not fleeing the Pope. England was Anglican at the time, but had extremely restrictive laws about who could conduct religious ceremonies and forced people to attend official services. Learn your history.
Able Baker August 2, 2012 at 08:44 pm
Right wingers sure do like to imagine things getting jammed down their throats.
Eleanor August 2, 2012 at 09:11 pm
Kenneth you are absolutely right. The children are being bombarded with men kissing men and women kissing women in a sexual way. "The New Normal" is a TV program that shows gays and lesbians in a way that makes children think the actions of these people are moral. "Pretty Little Liars" and "Glee" are two more programs that expose children to this kind of behavior. This behavior is not normal...it is against nature.
Ashley August 2, 2012 at 11:08 pm
Goes against nature? LOL I'm sure that's why there are all these animals that display homosexual behavior.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_animals_displaying_homosexual_behavior http://www.news-medical.net/news/2006/10/23/20718.aspx http://www.livescience.com/1125-homosexual-animals-closet.html
AllStar August 5, 2012 at 04:50 pm
This is happening and it's disgusting:
http://www.massresistance.org/media/video/brainwashing.html
Steve August 5, 2012 at 05:17 pm
This is happening too! I saw it on the internet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYuIEa5DvJs&feature=related
Laura Jackson August 20, 2012 at 06:33 pm
This is to Susan: You want a "civil union." That's fine. But, you cannot expect every American to vote for same-sex marriage (when it goes against some people's religious beliefs). If you have a partner and you want to see them in the hospital, then have an attorney draft something up for you and your partner. Anything an attorney writes up will give you the same benefits as if you were married. You can also draw up a living will giving your partner power of attorney. But, I do not agree with same-sex marriage, and yet I have been called a "bigot" for that! Gee--Eleanor, AllStar, Joe, and Volunteer Mom--where are you in the Same-Sex Marriage an Economic Imperative blog??? I'm getting blasted over there (as if I'm the only person opposing same-sex marriage because of my religious beliefs). What I don't care for is the immature name-calling, and especially one woman (AMY) who actually had the nerve to say to me that Jesus WAS/IS "gay"! I actually hate repeating what she said--but, I feel it is important for the Christians to recognize how out-of-control this topic has become by the Atheists saying because Jesus had 12 men following him all the time, that he loved his mother, and because he never got married or had children and then calling Jesus "GAY" is so vile/despicable. Calling ME names is one thing. Saying bad things about Jesus Christ is yet another.
Brandon August 20, 2012 at 06:46 pm
Laura Jackson, "then have an attorney draft something up for you and your partner. Anything an attorney writes up will give you the same benefits as if you were married."
This is statement is very arrogant, each document you have "drafted up" cost $600 or more. There are more than one thousand documents, or more equaling a down payment on a house. documents that you write up that have not been challenged in court have no history. So add to the cost of the documents the cost of ligation. Regardless of your religious beliefs this CIVIL law has nothing to do with religion.
Leslie Schildgen August 20, 2012 at 07:03 pm
I agree with Brandon. . . marriage is a CIVIL right in my opinion. Therefore should qualify for equal protection under the law. That's what the supreme court will argue (hopefully sooner than later).
John T. August 20, 2012 at 07:28 pm
Marriage gets cheapened when it's expanded to include 2 men or 2 women. Call it something else and allow for these couples to have the same rights afforded them, as well as Health insurance coverage for their partners. Otherwise, what's next? 1 man and 1 farm animal? 1 woman and 1 credit card? The point is other groups will step up and demand the same.
jag August 20, 2012 at 07:32 pm
Right, because the distinction between consenting human beings and farm animals/credit cards is a really fuzzy, slippery slope. Good grief. I really hope this comment was a joke poking fun at homophobic people.
Buck Harmon August 20, 2012 at 07:32 pm
How about using a term like "Modified Marriage" for all other than Man & Woman..?
Brandon August 20, 2012 at 07:33 pm
maybe some education
Ashley August 20, 2012 at 07:42 pm
http://www.wcti12.com/Woman-Marries-Seattle-Building/-/13530288/13622564/-/bpncqnz/-/index.html
Tim August 20, 2012 at 07:43 pm
Buck: Separate but Equal isn't going to cut it. It didn't in the 60's, it won't now.
Tim August 20, 2012 at 07:44 pm
John T: It's only cheapened to those who are morally deficient.
So, are you?
Tim August 20, 2012 at 07:44 pm
this ^^^^^
Tim August 20, 2012 at 07:45 pm
here here!!
Tim August 20, 2012 at 07:46 pm
Ashley: That is positively nuts
Mark Patro August 20, 2012 at 07:58 pm
This referendum is about equality under the law and protecting religious freedom. And that is all it is about.
Laura Jackson August 20, 2012 at 08:00 pm
Brandon: You say an attorney to draft up paperwork for you and your partner would cost $600.00? Well, you certainly have the option of typing up ANYTHING yourself. You can type up your own living will for that matter. It wouldn't cost you a dime. Just some time on your part. And, yes--as long as you type it up (find out the language needed by going online) and have the documents signed and notarized by both you and your partner, the documents are perfectly legal. So, skip the attorney. If you feel this strongly about it, then the option exists for you to do it yourself. And, if you feel so strongly about getting married, then there are plenty of States that recognize same-sex marriage already. Nobody is stopping you from doing what you want to do. Nobody.
Ashley August 20, 2012 at 08:02 pm
Tim: I absolutely agree. Just proving a point though ;)
Laura Jackson August 20, 2012 at 08:17 pm
LOL, Ashley--about your article where a woman marries a Seattle building. I suppose she was gay as well. And, the Seattle building was built "like a brick house; so mighty, mighty--just lettin' it all hang out. She's a brick house. . . ." So, apparently, Seattle also approves of same-sex marriage.
Bill Hussein O'Stalin September 30, 2012 at 01:26 pm
Same sex marriage has been voted down whenever it appeared on a ballot so the article is just a fantasy.
Bill Hussein O'Stalin September 30, 2012 at 02:06 pm
Posting envy.
Brandon September 30, 2012 at 04:27 pm
I hope you realize that "tradition" evolves. The votes are closer each time. Its a matter of time before the results come out different. You just might be surprised this election. Wouldn't it a kick in your gut if your home state was the first to vote the other way? "Times, they are a changin' "
jnrentz1 September 30, 2012 at 06:04 pm
The US Constitution is silent on marriage. And marriage is not a civil right.
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