| Democrats | Independents | Republicans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 43 | 43 | 21 |
| 2003 | 43 | 40 | 22 |
| 2004 | 40 | 37 | 17 |
| 2005 | 46 | 46 | 19 |
| 2006 | 44 | 44 | 17 |
| 2007 | 48 | 40 | 18 |
| 2008 | 50 | 44 | 19 |
| 2009 | 50 | 39 | 19 |
| 2010 | 53 | 46 | 24 |
| 2011 | 56 | 51 | 27 |
| 2012 | 62 | 52 | 25 |
| 2013 | 59 | 57 | 27 |
% of Americans that support gay marriage
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Gay marriage is still a Democrat vs. Republican issue. If gay marriage is the defining issue in an election, count it as a win for any party besides the one with the elephant mascot.