?I don?t think there?s any other issue where there?s as big a difference in opinion between those under 30 and those over 65,? says University of Wisconsin pollster Charles Franklin, currently a visiting professor at Marquette Law School. In fact, despite aggressively pushing their agenda in many other policy arenas, state Republicans made no attempt during this past legislative session to pass anti-gay legislation. The domestic partnership registry that Democrats created in 2009 was left in tact. However, Franklin points to a serious problem with championing an issue that resonates most with the youth: ?Even if you motivate younger voters, you?re motivating the segment of the electorate that has the lowest voter turnout,? he said.
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