[conserv13]

It's certainly a bad idea for the Republicans to back an issue supported by 70-80% of the population

Please link to the poll where a Constitutional amendment on marriage has support of "70-80%" of the population.

[Starter]

http://washingtontimes.com/national/20050401-114205-2153r.htm

It's a year old, only 68%, and not asking about an amendment. (shrug) The numbers I pulled off the top of my head are off.