Biden is only the second Catholic president, but nearly all have been Christians
Although Catholicism has long been one of the largest U.S. religious groups, John F. Kennedy and Joe Biden are the only Catholic presidents.
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Although Catholicism has long been one of the largest U.S. religious groups, John F. Kennedy and Joe Biden are the only Catholic presidents.
Like U.S. adults overall, the majority of U.S. Catholics say abortion should be legal – at least in some cases.
Republicans and Democrats differ substantially over several sources of meaning in life, including faith, freedom, health and hobbies.
Around half of Catholic registered voters describe themselves as Republicans, while 47% identify with the Democratic Party.
A new analysis of 2020 validated voters examines change and continuity in the electorate, both of which contributed to Joe Biden’s victory. It looks at how new voters and voters who turned out in either 2016, 2018 or both voted in the 2020 presidential election, and offers a detailed portrait of the demographic composition of the 2020 electorate.
President Trump continues to be White Christians’ preferred candidate, but support among voters in three traditions has slipped since August.
A majority of Americans say Trump is “not too” or “not at all” religious. Half either say they’re not sure what his religion is or that he has none.
President Trump has called himself a defender of religious liberty. But how do Americans see his administration’s effect on religious groups?
What does the 2020 electorate look like politically, demographically and religiously as the race enters its final days?
77% of white evangelicals say they are at least somewhat confident that the president is doing a good job responding to the outbreak.
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