Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology
Our typology sorts the public into nine groups based on their political and cultural values, not their party – painting a picture of American politics with far more than two colors.
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Religion and Politics ’08: The Candidates on the Issues
Abortion Barack Obama Obama supports abortion rights. On Jan. 23, during his first week as president, Obamasigned an executive order restoring federal funding for international organizations that perform or promote abortions in foreign countries. During the October 15, 2008 presidentialdebate, Obama expressed a willingness to support a ban on late-term abortions “as long as there’s an […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: Ron Paul
Background Hometown Green Tree, Pa. Age 74 Religion Baptist Education Duke University School of Medicine, M.D., 1961 Gettysburg College, B.A., 1957 Candidate Website www.ronpaul2008.com Candidacy Status Formally declared candidacy March 12, 2007 Formally withdrew candidacy June 12, 2008 Political Experience U.S. Representative from Texas, 1976-1977, 1979-1985, 1997-present Professional Experience Founder and honorary chairman, Foundation for […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: Washington
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 4.0% Sample size: 745 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 Washington Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: Feb. 19, 2008 No polling information was collected for this state. 2004 Washington General Election Results Data on “All Voters”: CNN All other data: Pew Forum analysis of 2004 National […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: Pennsylvania
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 2.5% Sample size: 1,896 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 Pennsylvania Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: April 22, 2008 No polling information was collected for the Republican primary. Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 Pennsylvania General Election Results Data on “All […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: Ohio
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 3.0% Sample size: 1,654 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 Ohio Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: March 4, 2008 Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 Ohio General Election Results Data on “All Voters”: CNN All other data: Pew Forum analysis […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: New Mexico
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 7.5% Sample size: 228 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 New Mexico Primary Exit Poll Results Primary dates: Democrats – Feb. 5, 2008 Republicans – June 3, 2008 No polling information was collected for the Republican primary. Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: New Hampshire
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 6.5% Sample size: 320 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 New Hampshire Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: Jan. 8, 2008 Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 New Hampshire General Election Results Data on “All Voters”: CNN All other data: Pew […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: Duncan Hunter
Background Hometown Alpine, Calif. Age 61 Religion Southern Baptist Education Western State University, B.S.L. & J.D., 1976 Candidate Website www.gohunter08.com Candidacy Status Formally declared candidacy Jan. 25, 2007 Formally withdrew candidacy Jan. 19, 2008 Political Experience U.S. Representative from California, 1981-present Chair, House Armed Services Committee, 2003-2007 Professional Experience Attorney, private practice, 1976-1980 U.S. Army, […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: Missouri
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 4.0% Sample size: 879 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 Missouri Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: Feb. 5, 2008 Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 Missouri General Election Results No worship attendance polling information was collected for this state. […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: Sarah Palin
Background Hometown Wasilla, Alaska Age 45 Religion Attends several evangelical Christian churches in Alaska. Education University of Idaho, B.S., 1987 Candidate Website www.johnmccain.com/about/governorpalin.htm Candidacy Status Named John McCain’s vice presidential running mate on Aug. 29, 2008.John McCain conceded to Barack Obama on Nov. 4, 2008. Political Experience Governor of Alaska, 2006-present Chairwoman, Alaska Oil and […]
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Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology
Our typology sorts the public into nine groups based on their political and cultural values, not their party – painting a picture of American politics with far more than two colors.
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