Poll: opposition to gay marriage declining

Less people now strongly oppose gay marriage than they did two years ago. Assuming the poll is right, why and how did this change in public opinion occur?


AP Wire | 03/23/2006 | Poll: opposition to gay marriage declining: "In 2004, opponents of gay marriage were able to pass ballot initiatives banning the practice in 11 states, from Georgia to Oregon. Those gay marriage initiatives also helped conservatives rally their voters to the polls.

The number of people who say they strongly oppose gay marriage has dropped from 42 percent in early 2004 to 28 percent now. Strong opposition has dropped sharply among senior citizens and Republicans."