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

October 23, 2012 By

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...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Barack Obama, Marijuana, Mitt Romney, Morning Buzz, Uncategorized, White working-class Americans

Unmarried Men: The Key to Marijuana Legalization?

October 22, 2012 By

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...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Marijuana, Millennials, Politics & Government, RNS Blog, Uncategorized

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

October 16, 2012 By

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...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Barack Obama, Millennials, Mitt Romney, Morning Buzz, Uncategorized

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

October 12, 2012 By

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

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Barack Obama, Immigration, Millennials, Mitt Romney, Morning Buzz, Uncategorized

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

October 11, 2012 By

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...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Evolution, Immigration, Joe Biden, Morning Buzz, Paul Ryan, Science/Technology, Uncategorized

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

October 10, 2012 By

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

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Barack Obama, Gay & Lesbian Issues, Millennials, Mitt Romney, Morning Buzz, Muslims, Same-Sex Marriage, Uncategorized

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

October 9, 2012 By

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...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Millennials, Our Corner

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

October 4, 2012 By

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...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Barack Obama, Catholics, Clergy & Churches, Mitt Romney, Our Corner, RNS Blog, White working-class Americans

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

October 4, 2012 By

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...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Barack Obama, Marijuana, Millennials, Morning Buzz, Muslims, Religious Pluralism, White working-class Americans

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

October 3, 2012 By

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...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Abortion, Abortion & Reproductive Issues, Barack Obama, Figuring Faith, Mitt Romney, RNS Blog, Uncategorized, White working-class Americans