How would Hillary Clinton’s public support for marriage equality affect a potential presidential bid?
Aaron Berman
graduate student | Penn Valley
“Her support of marriage equality will be a huge part of her campaign. But Hillary’s base is already for marriage equality. So I don’t think that endorsement will get her more votes. But she won’t lose any potential votes. By 2016, the stigma against the LGBT community will have declined.”
Aaron Berman
graduate student | Penn Valley
“Her support of marriage equality will be a huge part of her campaign. But Hillary’s base is already for marriage equality. So I don’t think that endorsement will get her more votes. But she won’t lose any potential votes. By 2016, the stigma against the LGBT community will have declined.”
Kelly Kennedy
server | Lawncrest
“Hillary will lose the conservative adult vote. But if young people are mobilized to vote — like they were for Obama in 2008 — she’ll get those votes. So supporting marriage equality will be more of an advantage for her, rather than a disadvantage.”
Michael Pollard
graduate student | South Philadelphia
“It will reinvigorate her base and bring out more new voters who aren’t yet old enough to vote. So if she decides to run, it will have a positive impact. I’m glad she’s doing this now. It’s the right thing to do. And she’s avoiding controversy later.”
Nnema Uzo
operations supervisor | Miami, Fla.
“It can only help her, just like it helped President Obama get re-elected. Gay marriage is inevitable. It’s only a matter of time. Hillary Clinton recognizes that fact. She’s looking to the future in a realistic manner that will benefit her.”
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