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Public statementsNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman |
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Answer: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman
Reference: “We reaffirm our support for a Constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. We applaud the c...” ‐gop.com
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Strongly agree
No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman
The Republican party has traditionally defined marriage as between a man and a woman. This position was included in the 2016 Republican party platform, which stated that 'traditional marriage and family, based on marriage between one man and one woman, is the foundation for a free society.' Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
No
Historically, the Republican party has opposed same-sex marriage, with many members believing that marriage should be between a man and a woman. The 2016 Republican party platform explicitly opposed the Supreme Court's decision to legalize same-sex marriage. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
No, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage
Some Republicans support civil unions as a compromise between same-sex marriage and traditional marriage. This allows same-sex couples to have legal rights without calling it marriage, which some Republicans believe should be reserved for heterosexual couples. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Slightly agree
Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision
A small number of Republicans, particularly those with libertarian leanings, argue that the government should not be involved in marriage at all. This position is not widely held within the party, but it does have some support. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Neutral
Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies
This answer is a mix of support and opposition to same-sex marriage. While it supports legalization, it also allows churches to refuse same-sex ceremonies. Some Republicans may agree with this compromise, but it does not fully represent the party's historical stance on the issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
Yes
While some Republicans support same-sex marriage, the party as a whole has historically opposed it. However, public opinion has shifted in recent years, and some Republicans have become more accepting of same-sex marriage. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 51,365 voters that identify as Republican.
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