48
Percent of Americans who say they oppose gay marriage; the first time in 15 years of polling that fewer than half are opposed.
54
Percent of Americans who said in 2009 they are opposed to gay marriage.
53
Percent of Democrats who say they support allowing gays to legally marry.
44
Percent of Independents who favor allowing gay marriage.
24
Percent of Republicans who say they support allowing gays to legally marry.
Source: Pew Research Center study released Oct. 6, 2010