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President Obama’s endorsement of gay marriage aligns with young voters and women, poll shows

By Callum Borchers

 |  Globe Correspondent  

  May 14, 2012

President Obama’s endorsement of legal same-sex marriage is likely to resonate with young voters and women, two blocs where Obama is already strong, a new Gallup poll indicates. Support among voters between the ages of 18 and 34 is at 66 percent -- 19 points higher than in the 35 to 54 age group. The gap between men and women is 14 points, with 56 percent of female voters saying they support legal same-sex marriage.

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