“In 2004, (same-sex marriage) was an emotional issue that struck a very deeply rooted chord in a lot of people. It is still an issue -- a lot of people who opposed it then still oppose it now. But a lot of people who opposed it then were in an intense environment and either feel less strongly or feel that people can do what they want to do.”
“With the heat of the 2004 election behind people, and the drama surrounding the Massachusetts Supreme Court decision, it sort of faded from the public's attention. A lot of people don't feel particularly strongly about this issue.”
