According to Annapolis-based pollster Gonzales Research, 51 percent of Maryland residents support gay marriage. Endorsements break down along party lines, with 65 percent of Democrats and 52 percent of independents favoring same-sex marriage, while only 24 percent of Republicans back the concept. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percent. Maryland has a de facto form of legal civil union. Employers must offer benefits to same-sex domestic partners of employees. Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler has issued an opinion that Maryland must recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere.A joint press conference in support of Maryland's marriage equality bill is being held today by leaders of the state Senate and House.
Selasa, 25 Januari 2011
MARYLAND: Majority Support Marriage
A just-released poll reveals that a slim majority of Maryland residents now support same-sex marriage.
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