Recently, I've been thinking that things were really quiet on the marriage front. I haven't seen anything about it in the news in ages, and I've seen only a couple of yard signs, both opposing Prop 8.So, I was delighted to read that a new Field Poll just released is showing increasing opposition to Prop 8. According to the new poll, 55% of California voters plan to vote against Prop 8.
Opposition to Prop 8 remains strongest in coastal counties, with the greatest opposition in the Bay Area and Los Angeles. But, the good news is that support for Prop 8 is softening in the inland counties. For the first time, more people oppose than support Prop 8 in inland counties (48%-44%).
Analysts believe the change in Prop 8 verbiage from "definition of marriage" to "eliminate right to marry" is having a significant impact since the latter is much more harsh and negative.
But, despite the good news, we can't assume the battle is over. Right wing nutjobs from churches like the Mormons, Catholics, Southern Baptists, and others are organizing money and support. They are going for blood.
We must continue to do everything in our power to make sure the people are persuaded to vote against Prop 8.
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