California gay marriage poll shows 61 percent back same-sex couples

A record 61 percent of Californians now approve of allowing same-sex couples to marry, according to a poll released Thursday. The Field Poll found 78 percent support among people 39 and younger and a solid majority of middle-aged residents now back gay marriage -- 56 percent. Even among senior citizens there is 48 percent support, compared with 42 percent against....

Politico • Apr 4, 2013

Gay marriage takes next steps

Advocates have identified Oregon, Rhode Island, Delaware, Minnesota, Colorado, Hawaii and New Jersey as states where they believe that as early as 2014 they'll see gay marriage legalized through ballot measures, court decisions or state legislative action. ...

Politico • Nov 20, 2012

Poll: Gay marriage opposition drops

Less than 4 in 10 Americans, 39 percent, said they are opposed to the legalization of gay marriage, in a new low found in a Washington Post-ABC News survey. Meanwhile, a majority of Americans, 53 percent, said same-sex marriage should be legal -- compared to just 36 percent who said the same six years ago. ...

Politico • May 23, 2012

Barack Obama preps pitch to gay voters

Among gay activists, the Obama administration's recent actions -- including what they perceive as a signal from someone like Donovan -- have fueled speculation that Obama may finally take a step they say would energize a core constituency and strengthen a largely positive but occasionally strained political relationship. "The initial question the president faces is, does he come out for same sex ...

Politico • Dec 19, 2011

Bush, Obama pollsters see 'dramatic' shift toward same-sex marriage

The pollsters conclude that the issue is changing fast: "It is clear that the public is in the process of rethinking its position on the issue, with all political groups -- Democrats, Independents as well as Republicans -- and all age groups more likely to support marriage for same-sex couples," they write....

Politico • Jul 27, 2011

N.Y. town clerk: I won't sign gay wedding license

"If there's any possible way to not do it legally, then yes, I would not want to put my name on any of those certificates or papers," MacEwen told POLITICO. "That's their life, they can do it, but I don't feel I should be forced into something that's against my morals and my God." MacEwen said she's written her state senator -- Republican Patty Ritchie, who voted against legalizing gay weddings -...

Politico • Jun 28, 2011

Michelle Obama denies supporting gay marriage

Michelle Obama has only gone so far as to share her husband's views on gay rights issues. "Barack believes that we must fight for the world as it should be, a world where together we work to reverse discriminatory laws like DOMA and 'don't ask, don't tell,'" she said at a 2008 fundraiser. "The world as it is should be one that rejects discrimination of all kinds." ...

Politico • Jun 28, 2011

Boehner wants Justice Department to fund fight for Defense of Marriage Act

Boehner sent House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) a letter Monday asking her to support a reallocation of funds from the Justice Department to the House to cover the defense of the statute. "The burden of defending DOMA, and the resulting costs associated with any litigation that would have otherwise been born by DOJ, has fallen to the House," Boehner wrote. "Obviously, DOJ's decision re...

Politico • Apr 19, 2011

Joe Biden reaches out to gay community

Speaking at a LGBT fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee, Biden acknowledged the anger many gays and lesbians have toward the White House, and he pledged to "put some pace on the ball." "I don't blame you for your impatience," Biden said. "I hope you don't doubt the president's commitment."...

Politico • Jun 26, 2009