Politics & Government

The (Continued) Politics of Racial Resentment

[11.28.2012]

Affiliated Scholar Paul A. Djupe explores data which sheds light on the level of racial resentment toward Obama among white Americans.

The GOP’s Marriage Problem

[11.16.2012]

In the aftermath of Mitt Romney’s loss to Barack Obama, analysts have noted that the Republican nominee lost in large measure due to changing American demographics—particularly the rise of the Latino vote, non-white Christians, and the religiously unaffiliated. But another demographic trend also threatens to hurt Republican chances in the future: the decline of marriage.

Our Corner | The Election By the Numbers

[11.05.2012]

Just before the 2012 election, Dr. Robert P. Jones was interviewed by Religion & Politics’ Tiffany Stanley, who asked several important questions about what Dr. Jones will be looking for in the post-election data.

The Evolution of the Religiously Unaffiliated Vote, 1980-2008

[10.26.2012]

An exploration of the unaffiliated vote since 1980s shows two interesting features: first, the Democratic advantage among this group is not a recent phenomenon but stretches back at least as far as 1984, and second, that unaffiliated voters display unusually robust support for third-party and independent candidates.

Mourdock, God’s Will, and Rape: How Americans Really Think About God and Public Policy

[10.26.2012]

In the wake of Indiana Senate candidate Richard Mourdock’s controversial comments about rape and God’s will, Dr. Robert P. Jones explores how religious Americans reconcile their theological convictions with public policy.

Unmarried Men: The Key to Marijuana Legalization?

[10.22.2012]

Initiatives for the legalization of marijuana are on the ballot in three states, and men who have never been married could be among their most enthusiastic proponents.

What’s True About White Working Class Americans?

[09.25.2012]

Test your knowledge of white working-class Americans with this quiz from the Nathan Cummings Foundation, based on the findings from PRRI’s recent survey.

Graphic of the Week | Attitudes About Obama’s Religious Beliefs

[09.06.2012]

After nearly four years in office, 16% of voters still (incorrectly) believe that Barack Obama is a Muslim.

Americans Divided on How to Prevent Mass Shootings

[08.15.2012]

There is little consensus among Americans about the best way to prevent mass shootings.

“The Life of Julia” Vs. The Tea Party

[08.07.2012]

Tea Party women dismiss “Julia,” the Obama campaign’s virtual poster girl for social welfare programs, as sexist propaganda. Do other Americans agree?