Poll: New York Voters Still Support Same-Sex Marriage

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In January, a Quinnipiac poll put New York's support for same-sex marriage at 56 percent, and a new poll from Siena College (below) has the number even higher. In their extensive study on Governor Cuomo and his priorities, 58 percent of New York voters say they support making same-sex marriages legal in the state. And it's not just the ~~commies~~ liberals!

Though voters younger than 55, Democrats and independents showed strong support for legalizing same-sex marriage, Republicans and older voters were actually evenly split on the issue. However, liberals said marriage equality should be Cuomo's top issue; overall, voters say Cuomo should focus on a property tax cap and new ethics laws for legislators first. Brian Ellner, the Human Rights Campaign’s Senior Strategist for the Campaign for New York Marriage, said of the poll, "Momentum is clearly on our side with popular support and a Governor committed to this issue. It’s time for leaders in Albany to take up this critical issue and respect the loving and committed relationships of same-sex couples in our state."

The poll also found that 63 percent of New Yorkers have a favorable opinion of President Barack Obama, and 52 percent said they'd re-elect him in 2012. We just want to know who the one percent of voters are who said that New York is in "excellent" fiscal condition right now. Perhaps they're just excited that our budget was passed on-time for the first time in five years?

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By Jaya Saxena in News on April 11, 2011 12:22 PM

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MartinBurgisser98204

Can i marry my dog?? Where's my equality.

I would probably have a better chance at getting her pregnant then two regressive butt lovers!!

shocktheday

There are homosexuals safeguarding you in the military, come to your aid in case you need the police and treat you if you end up in the ER so if I were you, I'd stay in the close with those comments.

John Visser

What an ignorant comment.

Dan Smith

Nobody said marriage was about getting pregnant. 1/10, baby's first troll?

starrygordon

I suggest further trolling be ignored.

Mordicai

Equality isn't left up to a vote.

BottomlessChips

Marriage shouldn't be up to the government.

Mordicai

You can simultaneously support "marriage equality" & wanting the government to get out of the marriage business. Suffice to say: in the real world, marriage is an institution presided over by the government. They certify it, they use it for tax purposes, insurance uses it. It is real, it exists, & it is currently used to discriminate against people. That happens. Saying "government shouldn't be involved in marriage" is fine, but that doesn't preclude current practices.

BottomlessChips

You've summed up exactly how I feel on the matter.

Mordicai

Then I think we are in agreement. I would vote for equality-- in fact, I think the courts are obligated to rule in favor of equality regardless of public opinion-- but I would also vote to abolish marriage. Religion has no business seeping into the state. If a church wants to forbid their sacraments to gay people, or mixed race couples, or whatever-- well, that is their business. Their bigoted, bigoted business.