A poll found consistent answers about same-sex marriage when asked three different ways.
The Elon University Poll first asked North Carolinians which of three sentiments on same-sex marriage most closely matched their own thoughts.
Asked that way, 47 percent oppose any legal recognition for same-sex couples, 28 percent support civil unions or partnerships, and 21 percent support full marriage rights. (Another 2 percent didn't care and the rest didn't know.)
Then, Elon asked if they would support an amendment that "would prevent any same-sex marriages."
Asked that way, 50 percent opposed (including 21 percent who strongly opposed), 43 percent supported, 5 percent didn't know and 1 percent refused.
Finally, Elon told respondents that there is already a state law that defines marriage as between a man and a woman and makes same-sex marriage illegal, then asked again if they would support the amendment.
Asked that way, 47 percent opposed, 43 percent supported, 4 percent said there's no need for an amendment if there's a law and 5 percent didn't know.
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