Trenton, N.J., Oct 27, 2013 / 06:47 am
A new survey reports that U.S. voters are evenly split on "gay marriage," with opposition strongest among those who view marriage primarily as a religious institution.
The Rasmussen Reports telephone survey found that 44 percent of self-described likely voters oppose same-sex "marriage," while an equal number support it. About 66 percent of Republican voters oppose recognizing the unions as marriages, while 60 percent of Democrats support recognition. Unaffiliated voters back the unions by a margin of 46 to 39 percent.
"Gay marriage" draws opposition from black voters, 65 percent of whom oppose it. Fifty-two percent of other minority voters favor it while white voters are evenly split, Rasmussen says.
The young and the never-married are more likely to support "gay marriage," with 58 percent of voters under 40 supporting redefinition. Men are somewhat more likely than women to oppose the unions.