Notably, some voters who oppose marriage for same-sex couples nonetheless believe that if same-sex

couples are allowed to legally marry in their state, then the federal government should recognize those

legal marriages. These voters reject the section of DOMA that prohibits federal recognition of marriage

for same-sex couples. Therefore, while 52 percent of respondents favor marriage for same-sex couples,

a larger 59 percent oppose DOMA’s requirement that the federal government treat them as unmarried.

Shedding insight into these findings is that 62 percent of respondents agree that “it is discrimination for

the federal government to deny marriage protections and benefits to legally married same-sex

couples.” Just 34 percent disagree with this statement, while four percent are unsure.

The Washington Blade's Chris Johnson spoke with GLAD's Mary Bonauto:

“With each passing day, more and more Americans are learning how DOMA denies important marital protections and heaps disrespect on married same-sex couples across the country – and they’re saying, ‘Enough is enough,’ Bonauto said. “It’s not surprising that a majority of this country now believes that loving, committed couples in legal marriages should be treated fairly under federal law. It’s time for our laws to catch up with where public opinion is on abolishing DOMA.”

(graphic via CAP)