News
2006-10-17
Polls show
same-sex marriage ban may fail in Arizona
Arizona's
Proposition 107, the so-called Protect Marriage Amendment,
will most likely fail November 7, according to
Arizona's
Proposition 107, the so-called Protect Marriage Amendment,
will most likely fail November 7, according to
recently released poll figures. The polling firm
Harstad Strategic Research conducted the survey over the
weekend of October 7. Results show that 48% of Arizona
voters are opposed to the proposed definition of
marriage, with 41% in favor of it, although a crucial
11% of voters are still undecided on the issue.
Arizona Together,
a political campaign committee focused on defeating
measures encroaching on the rights of unmarried couples in
Arizona, has been one of the proposition's leading
opponents.
"We are ecstatic
about this recent poll but must keep up our aggressive
pace if we want to defeat Prop. 107 on November 7," said
Kyrsten Sinema, the committee's chairperson. "Arizona voters
don't want families and individuals to lose their
health care. This survey sampling is the first
indication that our education efforts are working and
that Prop. 107's deceptive veil as a gay marriage ban is no
longer effective."
"This type of
polling result is unheard of in other states battling
similar initiatives," said Steve May, Arizona Together's
treasurer. "We've been laser-sharp in our
communications strategy, and it is working. After
learning about these new numbers, our volunteers and
supporters are reenergized. With only three more weeks to go
we are at a critical juncture. Our goal is to earn at
least 3% of the 11% of undecided voters in the next
three weeks—that's 1% a week."
Seven other
states will also have similar proposals to vote on next
month as well: Idaho, Tennessee, Virginia, Colorado,
Wisconsin, South Dakota, and South Carolina. (The
Advocate)
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