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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPoll: Vote On Gay Marriage Ban In Minnesota A Dead Heat
The vote on a state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in Minnesota is locked in a statistical tie, according to a poll released Thursday commissioned by KSTP-TV and conducted by SurveyUSA. Forty-seven percent of the 550 likely voters surveyed said they would support the amendment, which would define marriage between one man and one woman, while 46 percent of those polled said they would vote against it. The survey had a margin of error of 4.3 percent.
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/poll-survey-shows-voters-split-on-gay-marriage
BainsBane
(53,032 posts)But nothing on the Voter ID amendment. I'm worried about that one because it's gotten so little attention.
Brickbat
(19,339 posts)hifiguy
(33,688 posts)in the last couple of days. They hammer away on the problems this would cause for those in the military and for seniors. They are good ads and I think they will change some minds.
BainsBane
(53,032 posts)but I have a sign in my yard and always bring it up when I canvas for Obama.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)Mister Ed
(5,934 posts)The GOP-dominated state legislature got this amendment proposal onto the ballot. If it passes, marriage discrimination will be chiseled in stone in our state constitution, where it's out of the reach of non-bigoted judges, fair-minded governors, and compassionate voters of the future.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)BainsBane
(53,032 posts)On both amendments
IVoteDFL
(417 posts)I am so hoping this wont pass! I actually just got a call from the MNunited people last night. I'm going to send them $50.
Rambis
(7,774 posts)Come on twin cities you have to carry this one because you are not getting help from up "Nort"
Brickbat
(19,339 posts)Lots of bright orange signs in Duluth, up the shore and on the Range.
Rambis
(7,774 posts)Duluth would have been better I am sure!
Brickbat
(19,339 posts)The Twin Cities may "carry it" -- but as usual, the Arrowhead will hold its own.
Funny all the people up there this time of year haven't got a pot to piss in. All they do is serve rich people all summer but they are so conservative and vote pug every time. Wife is from Cloquet-All her family is around Two Harbours Duluth Int falls Superior etc- We should have moved up there years ago. Cheers!
BainsBane
(53,032 posts)And I saw them around Lutsen, Two Harbors and Duluth when I was up there in late August. They loved Paul Wellstone up there. The Iron Range tends to vote Democratic.
lalalu
(1,663 posts)unconstitutional. They are voting to allow the withholding of rights to a groups of Americans. Churches have a right to define marriage based on their views. The government is suppose to allow marriage between two consenting adults as long as it does not present a risk to the general community. Personally I believe gay relationships are a benefit to society and a natural occurrence in nature to keep population growth down.
hifiguy
(33,688 posts)I live in one of the bluest parts of Minneapolis - a racially diverse family-oriented area -and see nothing but "Vote NO!" signs all the way to the horizon. Even driving around the metro area I have not seen more than two "vote yes" signs but many, many "No" signs. I am hoping that the overwhelming Twin Cities area support will relegate this piece of bigoted crapola to the dustbin of history.
mainer
(12,022 posts)They're voting TO APPROVE the legalization of same-sex marriage. Polls are looking good for passage.
bluestate10
(10,942 posts)With things calmer now, it should pass.
cash__whatiwant
(396 posts)wtf is wrong with people?