Large Majority of Democrats Back Gay Marriage

Reports that the Democratic party will support gay marriage in its party platform are in keeping with a big shift in public opinion over the last four years. A new Pew Research survey finds support for gay marriage among Democrats has jumped to 65% today, more than double the percentage that is opposed (29%).

In 2008, only 50% of Democrats favored allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally, while 42% were opposed.