From kos: Siena NY Poll: New Yorkers Support Same Sex Marriage

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by DemFromCT
Share this on Twitter - Siena NY Poll: New Yorkers Support Same Sex Marriage Mon Apr 20, 2009 at 05:50:05 PM PDT
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.‟ "

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http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/4/20/722254/-Siena-NY-Poll:-New-Yorkers-Support-Same-Sex-Marriage

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1. looks like black folks in NY don't like gay marriage

I am surprised however, that the NYC suburbs and upstate are majority in favor.