US | gay marriage Most Americans Support Gay Marriage Gallup poll is latest to cross the 50% mark By John Johnson Posted May 20, 2011 1:33 PM CDT Copied In this 2008 photo, Eric Manriquez, left, and Juan Rivera show off their wedding rings in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File) A slim majority of Americans (53%) backs the idea of gay marriage, according to a new Gallup poll. It's the first time Gallup has seen a majority, with the percentage in favor up 9 points in a year. The surge comes from Democrats (from 56% to 69%) and independents (49% to 59%). Republicans held steady with only 28% in favor. Statistical fluke? It looks unlikely considering that polls from ABC/Washington Post, CNN, and the Public Religion Research Institute all recently reported crossing the 50% mark, too. "At the moment, those advocating changes in constitutions and laws to allow same-sex marriage in additional states can take heart in the apparent shift in national sentiment in their direction," concludes Gallup. Unless, of course, you're up against this guy in New York state. Read These Next New Fox star, 23, misses first day after car troubles. White House rolls with Trump's 'daddy' nickname. Supreme Court ruling is a big blow to Planned Parenthood. Man accused of killing his daughters might be dead. Report an error