Mormons
Another Look at Mitt Romney’s “Mormon Problem”
[10.28.2011]Amid the tweets about Herman Cain’s YouTube ads, suggestions for Halloween costumes and up-to-the-minute notes about the Occupy protests across the country, there’s been a lot of discussion in my Twitter feed about Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith and what it means for his electoral chances this time around. But the 140 characters constraint often results in the complexity of the situation getting lost, especially when you remember… more
Figuring Faith: “The Secret Ingredient in Herman Cain’s Success”
[10.28.2011]How did Herman Cain jump from third-tier candidate to serious contender in a matter of weeks? Now that he’s jostling Mitt Romney for frontrunner status in the GOP primary, I have some insightful analysis on just why Cain is so popular, particularly among white evangelical Protestants. Turns out it may have less to do with Cain’s excellence as a candidate, and more about his rivals’ failings. A new survey by… more
The Morning Buzz | October 28, 2011
[10.28.2011]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? It’s almost Halloween, and in the midst of obsessing about my costume, I happened upon this nifty little tool from the BBC. Nothing to distract you from Halloween mania like a good reality check about your own insignificance. There has… more
Should We Be Surprised by the New Numbers on Romney’s Religion?
[10.27.2011]Last July, only 4 in 10 Americans could correctly identify Mitt Romney’s religion. Today, a new survey shows that Americans are no more informed about Romney’s Mormon faith than they were three months ago – only 42% correctly identify him as Mormon. This total absence of change may seem surprising, given that Romney’s Mormonism has been in the news ever since Robert Jeffress, a prominent evangelical pastor, publicly encouraged Republicans… more
The Morning Buzz | October 27, 2011
[10.27.2011]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? I can tell you one thing – you’ll never impress your dinner party guests unless you can serve metallic-colored food, courtesy of Food Finish. Armed with this product, you can create a “chrome trout” or “gold-plated asparagus tips.” You’ll be… more
The Morning Buzz | October 26, 2011
[10.26.2011]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? If you want to scare (or anger) your friends who remain loyal to Google Plus, send them this ecard. Did Herman Cain “flip-flop-flip” on abortion? Does he sound “vaguely pro-choice,” despite his recent insistence that he is “100% pro-life”? Or… more
The Morning Buzz | October 25, 2011
[10.25.2011]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? This morning, I’m cautiously excited that, according to the Telegraph, interactive bathroom mirrors are the way of the future. While it still may be difficult to pin down just how religious the Occupy Wall Street movement is, the Vatican released… more
The Morning Buzz | October 21, 2011
[10.21.2011]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? Educate me, please: has anyone actually had their car vandalized on Halloween? I’m not convinced that this is a serious problem, but if you wake up on November 1 to discover that you are a victim of Halloween prankery, here… more
Voice of America | Romney Faces Political Challenge Over Religion
[10.20.2011]Our research director, Daniel Cox, is featured in a recent report from Voice of America, on the recent controversy over Mitt Romney’s faith. Watch below!
Romney Finds Himself on Friendly Turf with Nevada Debate Audience
[10.19.2011]In the aftermath of last night’s GOP debate in Nevada, commentators noted that the audience seemed unusually friendly to Romney. In one instance the audience loudly expressed their disapproval for evangelical pastor Robert Jeffress’ claims that Mormonism is a cult. The audience also cheered Romney when he chastised Perry for refusing to repudiate Jeffress’ comments and, according to Talking Points Memo, “booed Perry and Santorum when they brought out the… more