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The first Gallup poll since President Obama announced his support of same-sex marriage shows 60 percent of voters say they won’t be swayed by this “evolution.” Twice as many say it makes them less likely to vote for Obama than more likely, however.
Only among Democrats is their a significant net advantage to Obama from embracing gay marriage, suggesting little backlash from black voters and validating the idea that this will help energize his base. Only 11 percent of independents say Obama’s change in position makes them more likely to vote for him; 23 percent say it makes them less likely.
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LiveFreeOrDie| 5.11.12 @ 7:23PM
So why leave out the portion of the poll which the liberal press is making headlines with? 51% agree that same-sex marriage should be legal. Contrast that number with voting results and one will find 29 states have had a gay marriage referendum and it's been voted down EVERY time. And as a current event, Washington state is about to be number 30.
chuck| 5.12.12 @ 8:58AM
Obviously that poll is BS. If 51% support legalizing same-sex marriage, then it would not be voted down consistently, and by such large percentages.
Just another lying liberal poll.
Clint| 5.11.12 @ 8:55PM
The Independent Vote Trumps Obama's Gay Bundlers Money.
Unger| 5.12.12 @ 5:40AM
I just despise little aside alleged news or newsworthy clips like this. What poll? Were you asked? Was your brother? Your uncle? Your neighbor?
Course not.
Who in their right mind has time on a Wednesday or Thursday in the middle of another busy week to be polled?
Whose had time to digest all of the Obamination actions of just this past week?
Of course Obama's/Biden's gay stances have solidified those who are against the dynamic duo. That does not mean these same people are enamored with Mitt Romney, no way. But it solidifies that group of Americans who angrily know we've allowed liberalism in all its facets to go way too far (over-taxing, bloated government, excessive welfare programs, pensions that should not exist, AND destruction of society due to social mores out the window).
But these good Americans aren't standing around waiting to be polled.
All polls are done by workforce bottom scum. Who proudly says as his profession, "Look at me! I am a pollster!" Pollsters are those who look for the easiest ways to get the numbers that the "boss" wants. (Makes for a much easier work day, doesn't it?)
The hardworking backbone of a nation has little time for polls and the pantywaists that do them. Ergo: All polls are skewed. Seldom if ever to be trusted.
Another make-work little industry, eh?
Bill| 5.12.12 @ 12:41PM
4% LGBT votes will do no good for Obama, and his endorsement, makes him one of them (LGBT).
Oldefarte| 5.13.12 @ 1:10PM
Bill, the only question perhaps is WHICH ONE IS HE?????????????
Oldefarte| 5.12.12 @ 1:50PM
Oh voters will be swayed alright......swayed toward voting for Romney and Republicans, thats how they'll sway:
'......Newsmax Christians Must Vote for Mitt Romney Friday, May 11, 2012 09:27 AMBy: Cynthia Dunbar Newt Gingrich’s exit from the Republican presidential primary last Wednesday left voters with clear battle lines. Americans are confronted with the choice between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. With that in mind, I find it inconceivable that any evangelical could still act as though there is any choice left about which candidate to support. As a seasoned political activist who has fought in the trenches against impossible odds for righteous public policy, I am saddened by the division within our alleged “Christian” ranks.
Jesus taught that a house divided cannot stand (Mark 3:25). If we, as the corporate body of Christ, are going to be effective in the culture war in which we find ourselves, we must be shrewd as serpents (Matthew 10:16).In this election year, we find ourselves with only three realistic courses of action:Don’t vote; Vote for Obama; or Vote for Romney. However, as Christians, we cannot with good conscience abstain from voting. After all, Christ has called us to take the gospel as a testimony to the nations (Matthew 24:14). It is critical to note that he specifically said it is to be a testimony to “nations” and not merely “people.” This means we are mandated to not only evangelize the individual people, but also to apply the gospel to every aspect of our nation, including its government. Additionally, Christ called us to be salt and light to a lost and dying world (Matthew 5:13-16). Consequently, these admonitions don’t afford us the luxury of simply “sitting this one out.” I have heard it characterized by some as though the American people are once again faced with a choice between the lesser of two evils. However, I do not find this to be an accurate assessment.
I would like to suggest that evil is not an entity; it is an absence. As cold can only be defined as the absence of heat, and darkness the absence of light, then, likewise, evil is the absence of Christ.
Consequently, our political choice is not between two evils; rather it is between which man’s policies align more closely with the teachings of Christ than the other man’s. When you judge the fruit of each candidate’s policies according to their political adherence to the word of God, which we know to be Christ himself (John 1:1), then our course of action becomes imminently clear.It is crucial that we, as the corporate body of Christ, act cohesively in supporting the clear tenets of scripture in order that we may sway the course of our nation into its calling as a city set on a hill, a beacon of hope to the nations.
This was the understanding, vision, and effectiveness behind the Founding Fathers of our nation. For evangelicals, this election, like every election, is so much more than mere partisan politics. It is about choosing the candidate who most closely aligns his policies with what Benjamin Franklin referred to as the “primitive principles of Christianity” or what C.S. Lewis spoke of as “mere Christianity.” Only when nations align with the most basic teachings of the Bible concerning the appropriate authority, function, and policy of civil government can righteousness be established. After all, we know that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to all people (Proverbs 14:34). Sin, promulgated through governmental public policy, is allowed to exist only when God’s people are either ignorant of the standards for civil government established in God’s word or refuse to speak up and hold our governing authorities accountable to those standards.
Cynthia Dunbar I fear Christians today may be guilty of both. Unfortunately, to make either mistake is a sin and causes a blight upon our land. The righteous and biblical principles of the sanctity of life, the sanctity of family and marriage, and the uncompromising support for the nation of Israel unquestionably must be upheld! In every election, the person who most closely aligns with these positions is the person who must receive the unanimous support of devout, Bible-believing Christians. Admittedly, while neither candidate perfectly aligns with these positions, as no candidate ever does, there is still an obvious demarcation. This demarcation is so obvious that I shouldn’t even need to say which candidate Bible-believing Christians must support. However, just to make sure there is absolutely no confusion, there remains only one option if Christians are going to vote according to scripture and not politics, and that option is Mitt Romney.........'
Questions| 5.12.12 @ 5:34PM
So what's with the other four out of ten, what's with them?
What are they, bi, curious or something........??????????? Open to alternatives, open to all that the left has to offer.......???
Occam's Tool| 5.13.12 @ 1:44AM
I think this is going to hurt rather then help Obama. "Whom the Gods destroy, they first make mad."
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