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.

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I think any incumbent has room to worry.

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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.

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