Views on Same-Sex Marriage Illustrate Social Component of Partisan Divide

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Bruce

I often fall into the trap of believing that the class and political differences between Democrats and Republicans are driven primarily by economic self-interest, but these data from the Pew Research Center show the stark differences apparent on the relatively non-economic issue of same-sex marriage. The tribes really are different.

https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/FT_19.12.17_DecadeChanges_same-sex-marriage.png?resize=310,740

Public remains supportive of same-sex marriage; wide partisan gap persists

About Bruce

Work for sustainable development of small islands and the Chesapeake Bay; ex-Peace Corps (Volunteer and staff) in LA & Caribbean; cruised Caribbean on S/Y Meander for three years; like small tropical islands, French canals, Umbria, Tasmania, and NZ. Married 52 years to the late Kincey Burdett Potter (see Kincey.org). President of the now-sunsetting Island Resources Foundation.
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