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Maggie Gallagher: The Phrase ‘Banning Same Sex Marriage’ Leads To 10-Point Drop In Support | The American Independent’s Andy Birkey catches the National Organization for Marriage (NOM)’s Maggie Gallagher giving messaging tips to opponents of marriage equality. She explains that it’s best not to mention that marriage amendments would ban gay marriage, since that suggests that “we are doing something that is pointed at hurting gay people” and results in a ten-point drop in public support. Listen to the full interview:

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