Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Supports Constitutional Amendment Banning Same-Sex Marriage

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R), who voted for his state's ban on same-sex marriage in 2006, said in an appearance today on ABC's "This Week" that he supports a constitutional amendment banning marriage equality nationwide.

"I personally believe that marriage is between one man and one woman," said Walker, a prospective GOP presidential candidate, on ABC's "This Week." "If the court decides that, the only next approach is for those who are supporters of marriage being defined as between one man and one woman is ultimately to consider pursuing a constitutional amendment."

Walker added that "the decision on defining marriage should be left up to the states."

Recent polls show support for marriage equality at or near 60% approval across the U.S.

The most recent Quinnipiac University poll shows 56% of Americans support the Supreme Court striking down bans on same-sex marriage.

Same-sex marriage is currently legal in 36 states plus the District of Columbia.

To pass a constitutional amendment, you have to get approval from TWO-THIRDS of the Senate, TWO-THIRDS of the House of Representatives and then TWO-THIRDS of all state legislatures.

Clearly that won't ever happen. Walker is pandering to the conservative extremists.

Walker is expected to announce his candidacy for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination in the coming weeks.