Over the weekend, we looked at the developing narrative about same sex marriage (Republicans And Conservatives Torn On Gay Marriage.) It turns out that in NY State, a majority want Senate to pass a bill legalizing same sex marriages, and this is supported by a solid third of Republicans. The most supportive are the independents. From the Siena College poll:
By a 53-39 percent margin, voters support the Senate passing a bill to legalize same sex marriages that would virtually ensure its becoming law. Democrats, independent and young voters, and women strongly support Senate passage. Republicans strongly oppose passage, with men, older voters, African Americans, and Protestants also opposed. Support is strongest in New York City. Every region of the state supports passage.
"By a fairly significant margin, voters would like to see New York join with Vermont, Massachusetts, Iowa, and other states in allowing same sex couples to marry here," Greenberg said. "For women and young voters it‟s a resounding "yes.‟ Men and older voters are more closely divided and more likely to say "no.‟ "
Details from Buffalo's Outcome (check out the 18-34 year olds, who are 71% in favor):
But don't worry. We can always count on a Republican to try and lead us back to the 19th century. Rudy, for example, seems willing to be the family values candidate, GOP style (see the Real Rudy for a refresher on this hypocrite's real family values.) From the Politico:
Rudy Giuliani, the thrice-married former New York City mayor, has come out strongly against Democratic Gov. David Paterson's proposed gay marriage bill.
In the Siena poll
Andrew Cuomo increased his lead over Giuliani to 53-39 percent, up from 51-41 percent last month.
Welcome to the 21st century. Which side of history are you on?
