Poll: Gay Marriage Not An Issue For N.H. Republicans

(Washington) A new poll shows that New Hampshire Republicans do not consider same-sex marriage to be a concern.

The survey, in the the state with the first primary in the nation, found that among registered Republicans gay marriage did not factor in a list of issues concerning them.

"This poll of Republican voters confirms what many of us in the GOP already knew—the GOP primary election should focus on the issues rank-and-file Republicans care about and same-sex marriage isn’t one of them," said Log Cabin Republicans President Patrick Sammon in a statement on Wednesday.

"Republican candidates should focus on issues that unite our Party, instead of using marriage as a wedge issue in this campaign," Sammon said.

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Looks like this is one wedge issue the Gop will be losing for 2008.

The NH 'pub tends to have a very broad libertarian streak. The nutso-fundie types aren't as common here as in other parts of the country.