Updated Feb 22, 2012 - 7:07 pm
Voters would uphold same-sex marriage law
Washington voters would uphold the state's same-sex marriage law if the issue makes it to the November ballot, according to a new survey from Public Policy Polling.
The polling firm surveyed about 1,200 voters in Washington between February 16th and 19th. If there is a referendum on the new same-sex marriage law, 50 percent of voters said they would uphold the marriage equality law while 40 percent would repeal it.
Only 20 percent of voters say "there should be no legal recognition of same-sex couples at all," and 32 percent said they support civil unions but not gay marriage.
The poll then asked the question a different way, "Do you think same-sex marriage should be legal or illegal? To that, 49 percent said "legal," 44 percent responded "illegal" and 7 percent weren't sure.
Governor Christine Gregoire after she signed into law a measure that legalizes same-sex marriage Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The law takes effect June 7, unless enough signatures are gathered for a referendum on the November ballot. AP Photo/Elaine Thompson
Washington Initiative 502, which would legalize and allow for the sale and regulation of marijuana, looks headed for passage if the election were today. 47 percent of voters support the initiative, while 39 percent oppose it.
Democrat Jay Inslee and Republican Rob McKenna are tied - each with 42 percent support. One-third of the voters polled said they didn't know enough about each candidate to be certain of their vote, and about 16 percent are undecided.
The Attorney General’s race is also close. About 34 percent support Republican Reagan Dunn, and 32 percent favor Democrat Bob Ferguson.
About 14 percent who responded to the survey described themselves as "very liberal." 17 percent were on the other extreme of "very conservative." The largest group was in the middle, with 28 percent calling themselves "moderate."
The Washington poll was not paid for by a campaign or political party. The polling company, based in North Carolina, is run by a Democratic pollster but independent analysis shows their surveys tend to skew toward Republicans if anything.
By Linda Thomas
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rightisright wrote...Keep dreaming Linda!February 22, 2012 6:48 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse -
FormerMarineSgt wrote...Keep Dreaming Linda? Hardly.... Me things the right wingers need to keep dreaming...February 23, 2012 8:02 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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Sean wrote...No, it's not the first POLL...February 23, 2012 9:37 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse -
FormerMarineSgt wrote...Sean.... Sean.... Sean.....February 23, 2012 4:16 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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Snout wrote...There is a difference between answering a pollFebruary 22, 2012 6:56 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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monchichi15 wrote...I cannot wait for WA to be first state to vote for Marriage equality!February 22, 2012 6:59 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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tlmbrt wrote...@monchichiFebruary 23, 2012 1:25 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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FormerMarineSgt wrote...timbrt wrote 'nothing whatsoever to do with "equality"....February 23, 2012 8:06 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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messiah101 wrote...timbrtFebruary 23, 2012 9:39 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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albertinamel wrote...@tlmbrtFebruary 23, 2012 4:32 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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Sean wrote...Don't hold your breath, monchichiFebruary 23, 2012 9:39 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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soo purletiv wrote...I read the poll earlier todayFebruary 22, 2012 7:25 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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Sean wrote...Near Capitol Holl?February 23, 2012 9:40 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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Don of the dead wrote...BINGO SeanFebruary 23, 2012 10:11 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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Rastadude wrote...Clueless as usual, Linda....February 22, 2012 8:05 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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deltta wrote...You're KiddingFebruary 22, 2012 8:14 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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It's me! Ha ha! wrote...We shall find out.February 22, 2012 9:36 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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monkeyal wrote...Can't wait for all the television adsFebruary 22, 2012 9:38 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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Keitho wrote...HOPE NOTFebruary 22, 2012 9:56 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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Sean wrote...Keitho, I think you're right on the markFebruary 23, 2012 9:41 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
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Keitho wrote...ACCURATE POLLING?February 22, 2012 10:02 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }Reply Report this as abuse
Linda is co-host of Seattle's Morning news, 5-9, on 97.3 KIRO FM. This is her local news blog, with an emphasis on social media, technology, Northwest companies, education, parenting, and anything else that grabs her attention.