Sixty-nine percent of American adults are very or moderately religious, based on self-reports of the importance of religion in their daily lives and attendance at religious services. Within that group, 40% are very religious, meaning that they attend religious services regularly and they say religion is important in their daily […] Read more »
The Hispanic vote: Challenging our assumptions
Republicans are in general agreement about one central premise as we look ahead to future elections—we must do better with Hispanic voters. That begins with challenging some long held assumptions. Data referenced below is taken from a post-election survey conducted in New Mexico among 500 voters who cast a ballot […] Read more »
GOP needs Catholic realignment
The Republican Party must embrace a strategy that sets it on a course for majoritarian status or, like the Children of Israel of yore, risk 40 years of wandering aimlessly in the wilderness. … The only way to construct a solid Republican majority is to target a large and persuadable […] Read more »
Where is US public opinion on Israel, Palestine and the Gaza conflict?
As the conflict between Hamas and Israel rages, President Obama has stated that Israel has a right to defend itself and that the bond between America and Israel is “unbreakable”. Do Americans agree with their president? [cont.] Harry Enten, The Guardian Recent polls: Israel and the Palestinians Read more »
Changing Religious Landscape Challenges Influence of White Christian Vote
A new survey conducted after the election last week confirms that winning an overwhelming majority of white Christian voters is no longer sufficient to secure the presidency. The 2012 Post-Election American Values Survey, conducted by Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), found that like previous GOP candidates, Governor Mitt Romney’s base […] Read more »
Christian Right Failed to Sway Voters on Issues
Christian conservatives, for more than two decades a pivotal force in American politics, are grappling with Election Day results that repudiated their influence and suggested that the cultural tide — especially on gay issues — has shifted against them. … The election results are just one indication of larger trends […] Read more »