[TheRealVille]

How was the question worded? What "discussion" took place prior to asking the question?

You can word a poll so as to get pretty much whatever result you want. That is common knowledge.

Obviously, as part of the Obama Network, CBS/NYT are less that "neutral".

By the way, TheRealVille, you never addressed my query concerning slavery prior to the Civil War. Were those, a definite minority, who opposed slavery "woefully out of touch"? How about the minutely small minority who supported homosexual rights? Were they also "woefully out of touch"? And, of course, the small minority who supported allowing women to vote. Were they also "woefully out of touch"?

As you can see by OP, I made no comment either way. Take that up the editor of the article. If it helps answer you question, I oppose slavery, and am for equal rights for all people. I can't see what your question has anything to do with the topic. The article is stating that republican leaders are out of touch with voters on this issue. The poll says as much.