The Morning Buzz | Could Working-Class Whites Make the Difference in 2012?

Could white working-class Americans in the Midwest end up saving Obama this year? Our recent survey showed that Romney's lead among white working-class is, in large part, due to his outsize advantage in the South. In other parts of the country, the race is much closer. … [Read more...]

Unmarried Men: The Key to Marijuana Legalization?

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. … [Read more...]

The Morning Buzz | Could Third-Party Candidates Derail Romney’s Chances?

Constitution Party candidate Virgil Goode isn't Mitt Romney's only worry. Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson could siphon votes away from Romney in key swing states. … [Read more...]

The Morning Buzz | Did Romney Win the Debate on Policy or Personality?

Was Romney's debate win more about policy, or personality? … [Read more...]

The Morning Buzz | Congressman Says Evolution and Big Bang Theory Are “Lies from the Pit of Hell”

A Republican congressman who happens to serve on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, drew fire after decrying evolution and the Big Bang theory as "lies from the pit of hell." … [Read more...]

The Morning Buzz | Who Are America’s Most Apathetic Voters?

Who are America's most apathetic voters? (It's not Millennials!) … [Read more...]

Our Corner | Generation Apathy? Millennial Vote Up in the Air

PRRI Research Director Daniel Cox was featured in a segment on the Christian Broadcasting Network, which focused on our latest survey, "Diverse, Disillusioned, and Divided: Millennial Values and Voter Engagement in the 2012 Election." … [Read more...]

Our Corner | PRRI Shapes News Coverage at the New York Times

In the past few weeks, Public Religion Research Institute's research has made quite a few appearances at the New York Times, helping to shape the coverage around the final weeks of the 2012 election. … [Read more...]

The Morning Buzz | Marijuana Ballot Initiative in Colorado Could Draw Young Voters to the Polls

A ballot initiative on marijuana legalization in Colorado could draw large numbers of younger voters to the polls, creating a "bud bump" for Obama. … [Read more...]

Figuring Faith | Presidential Debate Challenge: Connecting With the Misunderstood White Working Class

At the first presidential debate, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will both need to overcome two commonly held stereotypes if they want to successfully appeal to white working-class voters. In this week's article for "Figuring Faith," Dr. Robert P. Jones outlines this significant challenge. … [Read more...]