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Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan
Ok, I see what you're saying. While there may be a state here or there that is adamantlly opposed to this idea (I'm looking at you Mississippi) very traditionally conservative states have already passed same sex marriage laws and the attitude is swiftly changing across the country, hence the poll that I quoted. I know there is still plenty of work to do, but the country is changing rapidly.
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I'd say Iowa (maybe Minnesota) is the only conservative state that has passed same sex marriage legislation, otherwise you're looking at areas of the country that are typically more liberal on most issues. The Atlantic broke down recent polling data on a state by state basis and there are still 8 states with below 30% support, and a further 8 with support at 40% or lower. Of those 16 each of the states that has opposition data shows greater than 50% of people opposed, with opposition as high as 78% in Mississippi. Your poll data doesn't really tell the story, because the national view isn't in play here. Populous states like New York and California can sway the national numbers, but because these laws are a state matter the real issue is support in each individual state, and that is quite a ways away in a significant number of places.
http://www.theatlanticwire.com/natio...-ranked/66626/