The Field Poll is the gold standard of California polls. And, its new numbers on support for marriage are astounding:
A new poll shows gay marriage has arrived in California – in public opinion if not in state lawbooks.To quote Obama, "I think it’s pretty clear where the trendlines are going." Yes, indeed. The trendline is moving in our direction -- and moving fast. Now, if only the wheels of justice would move as quickly.
Golden State registered voters now favor same-sex unions by 59 percent to 34 percent, a 25-point gap that is the largest margin of support for the issue in the three-plus decades the Field Poll has been asking the question.
The new Field survey shows support has leapt markedly in the three and a half years since California voters approved Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage, 52.3 percent to 47.7 percent.
The poll showed increases in support virtually across the board – among voters under 64, non-white voters, Catholics, Republicans and nonpartisans.