Most Americans will balk if conservatives challenge contraception and gay marriage after overturning Roe

In the wake of last week’s momentous report that five conservative Supreme Court justices appear poised to strike down the Roe v. Wade decision that established a constitutional right to abortion almost half a century ago, politicians and pundits have started to ponder a previously unthinkable question. Could contraception and same-sex marriage come next? …

A new Yahoo News/YouGov poll, however, shows just how unpopular such attacks would be. The survey of 1,577 U.S. adults, which was conducted from May 3 to 6, found that just a quarter (26%) think same-sex marriage should be “illegal in America,” while nearly 6 in 10 (58%) think it should be legal. Sixteen percent are unsure. …

Public opinion on contraception is even more lopsided. CONTINUED

Andrew Romano, Yahoo News


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