2012 Election

Prejudice and Voting in the 2012 Presidential Election

[05.13.2013]

The election of the first African American president in 2008 spurred a renewed interest in the relationship between racial prejudice and voting behavior. But what happens when we begin to expand the definition of prejudice?

Faith Complex by the Numbers | The Latino Vote, or Things the Republicans Just Aren’t Getting

[03.06.2013]

In the latest installment of “Faith Complex by the Numbers,” PRRI Research Director Daniel Cox discusses Republicans’ performance among Hispanic Americans in the 2012 election.

Our Corner | Don’t Write Off Mainline Protestants

[02.26.2013]

In an interview with Duke University’s “Faith & Leadership,” I spoke about trends in religious research that will become increasingly important, including growing numbers of interreligious families and the rise of the religiously unaffiliated.

The Morning Buzz | Americans Value Higher Education, But Question Its Quality

[02.07.2013]

A new survey shows that Americans value higher education but simultaneously question its quality and affordability.

Our Corner | The GOP’s Conservative Conundrum

[02.06.2013]

PRRI Research Director Daniel Cox explores the role that the GOP’s close association with the Christian Right may have played among American Jews in the 2012 election:

The Morning Buzz | New Research Places Blame for Climate Inaction on Environmental Groups

[01.16.2013]

A new academic paper places the blame for political inaction on climate change on environmental groups, saying that they underestimated conservative opposition and the rise of the Tea Party.

The Morning Buzz | Almost 20 States Passed Abortion Restrictions in 2012

[01.03.2013]

According to a new report from the Guttmacher Institute, abortion remained a controversial issue, with 43 new laws in 19 states restricting access to abortion services. A majority of Americans believe abortion should be legal, but their views about its morality are far more complex.

Our Corner | Biggest Moves in Religion and Politics in 2012

[01.02.2013]

As we look forward to the new year, there are many lessons to be gleaned from 2012′s most important moments in religion and politics. At the CNN Belief Blog, PRRI CEO Dr. Robert P. Jones and Research Director Daniel Cox outline the ten biggest shifts in this crucial arena.

The Morning Buzz | What Did the 2012 Election Teach Us About Polling?

[01.02.2013]

While we’re thoughtfully mulling over the lessons of 2012, what can we learn about polling in the wake of the recent presidential election? Cell phones, the virtues of internet polling, and more.

The Morning Buzz | Was the “Mormon Moment” More of a Blip?

[12.20.2012]

A new Pew survey reveals that despite Mitt Romney’s lengthy run for office and his much-publicized Mormon faith, 82% of Americans say they learned little to nothing about Mormonism during the 2012 campaign.