Quote by Dick Morris

Public-opinion polls show that Americans split about evenly on civil unions. But when the words 'gay marriage' are presented, they break 3-to-1 against it.

Public-opinion polls show that Americans split about evenly

Summary

This quote suggests that while there is an almost equal division among Americans regarding civil unions, there is a significant majority against "gay marriage" when that specific term is used. The wording of the question appears to impact people's responses, indicating that using the term "gay marriage" may elicit stronger opposition compared to the more neutral term "civil unions." This suggests that the language used can influence public opinion and highlights the importance of carefully crafting questions and messaging when gauging people's views on contentious social issues.

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Marriage

By Dick Morris

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