Two out of five respondents said they think that same-sex couples should not be able to marry.
One out of two indicated the strength of their views about same-sex marriage, with 53% saying they would not vote for a candidate that did not share their views on same-sex marriage.
Source: The New York Times
How have views on same-sex marriage changed?
The New York Times and CBS News poll has charted interesting changes in public opinion during 2012 – 2014.
In support of legalizing same-sex marriage
In July 2012, 46% of respondents said that same-sex marriage should be legal.
In February 2014, 56% said it should be legal.
Not in support of legalizing same-sex marriage
In July 2012, 44% said it should not be legal.
In February 2014, 39% said it should not be legalized.
Those unsure about legalizing same-sex marriage
In July 2012, 10% said they were unsure whether same-sex marriage should be legal or not.
In February 2014, 4% said they were unsure whether same-sex marriage should be legal or not.
The survey also examined the differences between the views of Republicans and Democrats.
The survey was conducted via telephone interviews (February 19 – 23) with 1,644 adults in the US. The interviews were conducted in English or Spanish. It was led by The New York Times and CBS News.
