CBS/NYT: Majority Supports Some Legal Recognition For Same-Sex Couples

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A new CBS News/New York Times poll shows that a majority of Americans favor at least some legal recognition — be it marriage or civil unions — for same-sex couples. 

The nationwide survey found that 38 percent of respondents believe that same-sex couples should be permitted to marry, while 24 percent believe that civil unions should provide legal rights and recognition to such couples. Only 33 percent said there should be no legal recognition for same-sex couples.  

Not surprisingly, younger Americans who participated in the survey strongly support marriage equality. Among the respondents between ages 18-44, 53 percent support full marriage rights for same-sex couples. Only 30 percent in that age bracket oppose all legal recognition. 

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