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Analysis: Readers optimistic about Democrats’ chances
Earlier this week we asked Gay Politics Report readers what they thought the effect of the November elections would be on the makeup of Congress. It turns out our readers are pretty optimistic about the Democrats’ ability to hold on to power in Washington.
More than half of the 723 respondents think the Democrats will keep both the House and the Senate, an outcome some national pollsters say is becoming less likely every day.
About a quarter expect Republicans to take over the House, but fall short of taking power in the Senate.
About 10% say the GOP will win full control of Congress, while another 10% say the Democrats will keep the House and lose the Senate.
Vote and get the latest results here. Sign up for your free subscription to Gay Politics Report here.
Note: This poll is not scientific and reflects the opinions of only those who have chosen to participate.
Crist supports federal override of state marriage laws
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, an independent seeking a seat in the U.S. Senate, today told CNN’s Ed Henry that he would support a federal constitutional amendment prohibiting individual states from allowing same-sex couples to marry.
“When it comes to marriage, I think it is a sacred institution, I believe it is between a man and a woman,” Crist said, “but partners living together, you know, I don’t have a problem with it.”
“It’s just how I feel,” Crist added.
Anti-gay activists have repeatedly pushed Congress to consider a Federal Marriage Amendment, but it has never gathered enough support to pass. The amendment was a central issue in the 2004 presidential election.
Currently five states and the District of Columbia allow same-sex couples to legally wed. A federal constitutional amendment would end marriage equality in those jurisdictions.
UPDATE: Well that was quick. Hours after he said he still supported a constitutional amendment to ban marriage equality for same-sex couples, Crist has retreated to a slightly more moderate position. He issued the following clarification tonight:
“In an interview that aired today, I was not discussing an amendment to the U.S. 
Do we want politicians talking about LGBT issues or not?
Earlier this week Gay Politics Report asked more than 20,000 readers whether the lack of discussion about LGBT issues such as marriage equality this political season is a good thing or a bad thing. Our readers were divided.
Nearly half said it was a good thing. They’re either tired of feeling like a political punching bag or maybe they really want candidates to focus on bread and butter issues like job creation and the economy.
About 41 percent believe it’s a bad thing. They’d like to know where candidates stand on these issues. Voting for a candidate who shares your values on taxes and the stimulus doesn’t necessarily mean he or she will support LGBT equality, and you won’t find out unless someone asks the right questions.
Ten percent of respondents weren’t sure.
Results are here.