The 2012 presidential candidacy of Governor Romney has shined a spotlight on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. … What do members of the LDS faith generally think about his candidacy? Are they excited to see it? Do they believe the media will portray their faith accurately? … […] Read more »
Many Americans Can’t Name Obama’s Religion
Just 34% of Americans correctly say U.S. President Barack Obama is a Christian, while 44% say they don’t know Obama’s religion and 11% say he is a Muslim. [cont.] Frank Newport, Gallup Read more »
Can Catholics sink Obama?
… The concerted effort by national leaders to challenge Obama could give Catholics a religious reason to vote against him — if they agree with said leaders. Polls this year show this is far from a given. [cont.] Scott Clement, Washington Post Read more »
Atheists, Muslims See Most Bias as Presidential Candidates
While more than nine in 10 Americans would vote for a presidential candidate who is black, a woman, Catholic, Hispanic, or Jewish, significantly smaller percentages would vote for one who is an atheist (54%) or Muslim (58%). Americans’ willingness to vote for a Mormon (80%) or gay or lesbian (68%) […] Read more »
Bias Against a Mormon Presidential Candidate Same as in 1967
Eighteen percent of Americans say they would not vote for a well-qualified presidential candidate who happens to be a Mormon, virtually the same as the 17% who held this attitude in 1967. [cont.] Frank Newport, Gallup Read more »
Romney’s Religion: What should journalists do with the Mormon thing?
… In the end, delving into the branch of journalism called Romney Studies, I have found that most reportage about the Republican’s Mormon background merely echoes what we already know about him from his business career and public life. [cont.] Walter Shapiro, Columbia Journalism Review Read more »