President Barack Obama’s support of gay marriage has not translated into more backing from Michigan voters overall, a new poll shows, and four in 10 self-described independents say they are less likely to vote for him because of it.
“The fact that only 17 percent of polled independent voters were supportive of the President’s stance on gay marriage – and that 41 percent indicated they were less likely to vote for him as a result – may be some cause for concern with this crucial group,” said Jeff Lambert, president and managing partner of public relations firm Lambert, Edwards & Associates.
“President Obama needs to focus his electoral efforts on other issues – like job creation – if he wants to gain the independent vote in Michigan.”
