Some Republicans are surprised by the sudden increase in discussions over the issue of same-sex couples’ freedom to marry. This debate comes as no surprise to the generation of millennials who, like me, were born between the early 1980s and early 2000s. The debate over same-sex marriage has shined a light on the need for the Republican Party to be mindful of the rise of these Republican millennials.
Support levels for the freedom to marry are at commanding new highs in public opinion, and the shift is accelerating. While I don’t predict a near-term shift in the official Republican platform, the tide has clearly turned. The rise of a new generation of millennial Republicans is, of course, inevitable, and with it come their attitudes on these issues. From those running for office in local and state legislative races to those crunching polling numbers for presidential candidates, younger Republicans are an important part of a generation that is largely supportive of equal rights for all.
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