Interesting nugget from a new poll that is similar to many others, and shows a national majority (49 – 42 percent) against the FMA. Has any amendment ever passed without even a narrow majority in its favor? But this poll also breaks things down geographically:
The Annenberg survey found that support for an amendment to the Constitution barring states from legalizing same sex marriages was highest in the South, where 50 percent were in favor and 42 percent opposed. It was lowest in the Midwest where 37 percent were in favor and 56 percent opposed.
No wonder Bush is leery. And when the truth comes out that the amendment doesn’t just bar marriage, but any benefits for gay couples under any name, the opposition will swell. (For some reason, the results are not yet on their website. I was forwarded the press release.)
The Dish 