Support for gay marriage in US hits 55%
An opinion poll has found 55 per cent of Americans support gay marriage, although opposition remained strong in southern states.
Fifty-five per cent of Americans now approve of same-sex marriage, the highest level ever, according to a Gallup public opinion poll.
Recalling how support for marriage equality broke the 50 per cent mark in 2012, Gallup said its latest result was “further evidence that support for gay marriage has solidified above the majority level”.
Support was strongest among young adults at 78 per cent. Regionally, opposition remains strong in southern states, where Gallup said advocates of traditional marriage are in the majority.
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