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52. "African Americans remain less likely than white Americans to support same-sex marriage"

Sun Jun 16, 2019, 10:10 PM

Jun 2019

African Americans remain less likely than white Americans to support same-sex marriage, as has been the case for several years. But at the same time, a new Pew Research Center survey finds that a majority of blacks – a significantly bigger share than among whites – say that wedding-related businesses, such as caterers or florists, should be required to provide wedding services to gay and lesbian couples.

Our aggregated 2014 polling has found that about four-in-ten black Americans (42 %) support same-sex marriage, 11 percentage points below the comparable figure among whites (53%). Meanwhile, seven-in-ten African Americans (70%) say that homosexual behavior is a sin, compared with 47% of whites who say this, according to our new survey.

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/10/07/blacks-are-lukewarm-to-gay-marriage-but-most-say-businesses-must-provide-wedding-services-to-gay-couples/

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Chuck Todd Spends Three Minutes Asking Mayor Pete if African-Americans May Be Too Homophobic... [View all] DonViejo Jun 2019 OP

I love how he doesn't duck the hard questions, like this one. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2019 #1

Well stated, Peggy True Dough Jun 2019 #64

Just because you are from one marginalized group... nycbos Jun 2019 #2

see his 92nd St Y interview MBS Jun 2019 #7

I am talking about everyone and everythig. nycbos Jun 2019 #14

Are you talking about Pete or the AA community? BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #11

I am talking about everyone and everythig. nycbos Jun 2019 #15

Could not agree more BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #25

Thank you. We need to understand this because denial is not the first step to being able to emmaverybo Jun 2019 #41

Oh for fuck's sake leftofcool Jun 2019 #13

The question was out of line. George II Jun 2019 #3

especially Chuck going on and on about it for over 3 minutes MBS Jun 2019 #8

I think we can fit Chuck's better and insightful moments on the head of a pin JDC Jun 2019 #9

Yes, for sure - MBS Jun 2019 #12

I was glad to see it happen customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #17

Yes, our candidates definitely benefit from tough questions. MBS Jun 2019 #18

Good points customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #20

the question was fine; maybe the 3 minute thing was too much PupCamo Jun 2019 #30

Do you mean to say Chuck has had 'finer moments?" I don;t think so, pangaia Jun 2019 #76

It is a justifiable question as the black community, especially black churches are not gay friendly beachbum bob Jun 2019 #4

see his interview with Jonathan Capehart MBS Jun 2019 #6

+1 BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #10

You do realize there are gay black people, don't you? cwydro Jun 2019 #26

OMG PupCamo Jun 2019 #31

some of them do dsc Jun 2019 #47

"The average black Democratic voter is considerably more likely to be homophobic than the typical cwydro Jun 2019 #48

+1000. nt ecstatic Jun 2019 #51

Substitute "racist" for "homophobic" and "LGBT"/"straight" for "black"/"white" namahage Jun 2019 #61

It's an incredibly offensive post. cwydro Jun 2019 #66

it should be as it is likely true dsc Jun 2019 #69

Like it or not it is true dsc Jun 2019 #67

No, it's not "true." It's your assumption. cwydro Jun 2019 #68

You are mixing up all with some dsc Jun 2019 #72

Tell us if you think white voters are "considerably more likely" to be racist? cwydro Jun 2019 #77

yes actually dsc Jun 2019 #78

Some seem to forget how much black support for Proposition 8 in California... SKKY Jun 2019 #75

Way to go Chuckie. Wellstone ruled Jun 2019 #5

Chuck Todd always seems out of his depth sop Jun 2019 #16

He's insufferable. I can't bring myself to watch him at at. nt live love laugh Jun 2019 #62

Homophobia is real in black religious communities Bhkylib Jun 2019 #19

I was in a long term relationship with a black woman. She's from the south, as am I. cwydro Jun 2019 #28

Of course it exists. But its an unfair question because it exists just as much tulipsandroses Jun 2019 #59

Unfortunately this will be a hurdle he can't overcome madville Jun 2019 #21

Wrong leftofcool Jun 2019 #22

We'll see how SC goes madville Jun 2019 #24

You think all POC are homophobes? Is that right? cwydro Jun 2019 #42

No, but enough to. Cost us the election. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #81

There's nothing wrong with that question. Honeycombe8 Jun 2019 #23

Out of the many problems Pete has with reaching the African American community, Homophobia is the rogue emissary Jun 2019 #27

Your analysis applies to the general election madville Jun 2019 #33

Yet, Chicago's mayoral race had multiple Democrats running. rogue emissary Jun 2019 #36

What does Chicago have to do with Southern Bible Belt Black voters? madville Jun 2019 #37

I live in the south. cwydro Jun 2019 #43

Last week people were very concerned about Pete's wardrobe. Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #45

Yes, I remember that. cwydro Jun 2019 #46

Those black Chicago Democrats came from Southern Bible belt blacks. rogue emissary Jun 2019 #58

This really bothers me noiretextatique Jun 2019 #29

That's all well and good but madville Jun 2019 #32

Good point noiretextatique Jun 2019 #35

Thank you. cwydro Jun 2019 #44

exactly, why doesn't he show concern for actual bigots in power who are passing bigoted laws JI7 Jun 2019 #49

No, but perhaps Todd is too homophobic, and racist is the appropriate response still_one Jun 2019 #34

I hate Chuck Todd. I just absolutely hate him. EveHammond13 Jun 2019 #38

And gay black Americans don't exist to Chuck Todd IronLionZion Jun 2019 #39

Thank you. cwydro Jun 2019 #40

I can't stand Chuck Todd, and I'm so glad that Pete hasn't entertained that bullshit ecstatic Jun 2019 #50

"African Americans remain less likely than white Americans to support same-sex marriage" brooklynite Jun 2019 #52

that's 5 years ago. and when it comes to voting black voters still vote for pro gay candidates in JI7 Jun 2019 #53

'He's white, male and gay': Buttigieg hits obstacles with black voters -- May 15, 2019 brooklynite Jun 2019 #54

You're quoting comments from a pastor as evidence? ecstatic Jun 2019 #55

If you think that 'most' southern A-A voters don't go to church and/or are pretty religious, you are Celerity Jun 2019 #65

I've lived in the South for quite some time. ecstatic Jun 2019 #70

Are you A-A? That is what I was addressing. Celerity Jun 2019 #71

Yes. ecstatic Jun 2019 #73

I am a mixed race lesbian, and I also know Atlanta a bit. Celerity Jun 2019 #74

Jehovah's Witness is one of the most homophobic religions dsc Jun 2019 #79

I have seen it with some of the kids i work with...POC are pretty traditional Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #80

Mayor Pete definitely smarter than chuck todd Irishxs Jun 2019 #56

this was such bait DonCoquixote Jun 2019 #57

Because, ever so often, Chuck Todd does in fact address the elephant in the room... SKKY Jun 2019 #60

I first started hearing this in MSM 3 or 4 months ago, when he got OnDoutside Jun 2019 #63