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The Morning Buzz | February 3, 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? Yesterday, of course, was Groundhog Day, a holiday which I (like many, I suspect) celebrate with an annual viewing of the classic Bill Murray movie of the same name. Little did I know how much squabbling the film has caused… more
The Morning Buzz | February 2, 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? Yesterday was a big day for Mitt Romney: not only was he riding the high from his victory in the Sunshine State, he will start receiving Secret Service protection. That means he gets an awesome codename like “Renegade” (Obama) or… more
Florida Exit Polls Show That Romney’s Blueprint for Success Still Has a Few Holes
Mitt Romney walked away with a decisive victory in Florida yesterday, clutching fistfuls of much-needed momentum for his previously flagging campaign (although, like his rivals, he did not escape the battle for the Sunshine State completely unscathed). The exit polls from this first “mega-state” provide some clues as to how Romney can wrap up the nomination, but they also reveal weaknesses that may continue to vex him through the primary… more
The Morning Buzz | February 1, 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? These days, it seems like there’s always a dozen articles ominously predicting the downfall of print books and physical bookstores, and they all make me terribly anxious – until some kind person puts together a slideshow like this and I… more
The Morning Buzz | January 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
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