January, 2012
The Morning Buzz | January 31, 2012
[01.31.2012]Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? Yet more proof that you should never, ever make jokes on Twitter. Ever. The sad story of two British tourists detained at LAX for making the wrong cultural reference is here. Today, Florida’s GOP voters head to the polls. The… more
Our Corner | Religion and the American Presidency
[01.30.2012]PRRI Religion and American Presidency Event If you missed today’s event on “Religion and the American Presidency,” hosted by the Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies at The Catholic University of America and featuring a panel of leading scholars, you can listen to it by following the link above. The event kicked off the release of a new book, Religion and the American Presidency, which situates the current election… more
The Morning Buzz | January 30, 2012
[01.30.2012]Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? So I know Super Bowl ads are supposed to be kind of silly and expensive and whatnot, but this? Seriously? Is nothing sacred? Also, an equally important question: how much is Matthew Broderick getting paid to go along with this?… more
The Morning Buzz | January 25, 2012
[01.25.2012]Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? Ever wondered what was up with the cake that got Scout drunk in To Kill a Mockingbird? Well, to be honest, I had forgotten about the cake too, but this infographic from the America’s Test Kitchen blog will introduce you… more
SuperPACs Could Take Negative Campaigning to Unprecedented Levels
[01.24.2012]In last night’s Republican debate, tensions were running high between the two front-runners, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, as Romney adopted a more pugnacious style. Romney shifted his focus away from Obama and went after Gingrich with guns ablazin’, calling him an “influence peddler” and a “disgrace.” Romney and Gingrich have been trading jabs, in the debates and in television ads through the first three primary states, since the campaign… more