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Elections - Campaign 2012
As President Obama looks for a second term, the Republican Party eventually rallied behind Mitt Romney as its presidential nominee after a rocky primary. A number of evangelicals, including Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry, attempted to attract party support but saw little traction. A group of evangelical leaders met to eventually endorse Rick Santorum before the primary. Many evangelicals voted for Santorum in the early primaries, but Romney found the most support among all Republican voters. Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage in May 2012, drawing campaign attention towards social issues.
The Defining Issue of the 2012 Presidential Race?
Observers consider what Christians should prioritize in the upcoming election.
November 29, 2011
More on Elections - Campaign 2012
Actually, Evangelicals Were Quite Enthusiastic About Romney
Two new reports shine new light on what happened in last month's election.
December 7, 2012
Post-Election Fight over the 'Evangelical' Brand
Jim Daly, other leaders want 'evangelical' to be less about politics.
November 20, 2012
After Election 2012: Living in the 'New Moral Landscape'
A roundup of post-election buzz and responses.
November 7, 2012
In Defeats, Evangelicals' Political Unity at All-Time High
In three decades, born-again voters have gone from an even split to 4-to-1 Republican.
November 7, 2012
What to Watch For on Election Night
Important races, ballot initiatives, and exit poll questions.
November 5, 2012
This (Ambiguous) Political Life
What it means for the church to be involved in politics.
November 2, 2012
How to Approach Politics After November 6
Meet 7 Christians who engage politically beyond checking a ballot box.
October 31, 2012
Are 22% of Pastors Really Undecided Voters?
Why nearly 1 of 4 say they don't know how they'll vote when only 4% of Americans overall say so.
October 30, 2012
Your Guide to Christian Voting Guides
Which flyer should you take with you into the voting booth?
October 26, 2012
Why the IRS Has Stopped Auditing Churches—Even One that Calls President Obama a Muslim
Decision on who can authorize investigations of churches that influence voters is frozen for foreseeable future.
October 26, 2012
Should the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association have Removed Mormons from "Cult" List?
A roundup of expert views.
October 19, 2012
Has Billy Graham Suddenly Turned Political?
Graham's biographer, spokesman, and a historian discuss the evangelist's recent ads and statements.
October 19, 2012
Why Pro-Life Leaders Aren't Worried About Romney
His muted opposition to abortion is necessary pragmatism, they say.
October 18, 2012
After Romney Meeting, Billy Graham Site Scrubs Mormon 'Cult' Reference
BGEA says it wants to stay out of politicized theological debate.
October 16, 2012
What is Romney's Legislative Agenda on Abortion?
Abortion remains a hot-button issue in the presidential campaign.
October 15, 2012
The Real Differences Between Mormons and Orthodox Christians
And whether they really matter in the presidency.
October 12, 2012
Evangelical Support for Romney Tops Out
Winning mainline Protestants and Catholics now key for both presidential campaigns.
October 11, 2012
Discerning Obama's America
A political scientist examines Dinesh D'Souza's '2016.'
September 26, 2012
Evangelicals Vote Republican—Mormon or No Mormon
Some pundits said evangelicals would never support a Mormon. They were wrong.
September 24, 2012
Romney vs. Romney on the Safety Net
Romney's remarks at a fundraiser don't square with what he told faith leaders last week.
September 18, 2012
'God' on the Campaign Trail
Romney campaigns on keeping 'God' on our coins (and in his heart) after Democratic Party debate.
September 10, 2012
Our American President: The 'Almost Pastor' of an 'Almost Chosen' Land
How Christians might think about the type of leader they vote into the presidency.
August 13, 2012
Is the President America's Pastor in Chief?
Why Mitt Romney's Mormonism does matter.
August 13, 2012
Poll of Americans: Better a Mormon than a Muslim in White House
Voters are more comfortable with President Obama's religion—as long as he is not a Muslim.
July 26, 2012
Pro-Life Democrats Dwindle in Congress
Redistricting and retirements may halve the small group—again.
June 26, 2012
Q & A: Marco Rubio on His Faith of Many Colors
The Florida senator's religious background takes many shapes, but he knows how it translates into policy.
June 19, 2012
Passing the Plate for Politics
Why it's legal for churches to take collections for PACs that oppose gay marriage.
June 14, 2012
How Wealthy Social Conservatives Use Super PACs to Elevate Presidential Candidates
Records show how money has impacted the campaigns.
March 16, 2012
Santorum Wrong to Reignite 'Freedom of Worship' Controversy
Religious freedom rhetoric should not be a partisan tool.
February 29, 2012
Why Last Saturday's Political Conclave of Evangelical Leaders Was Dangerous
Brothers and sisters, we are neither kingmakers nor powerbrokers.
January 18, 2012
Pastors Double-Dare the IRS
Observers suggest that punishing church endorsements will be unlikely.
December 12, 2011
The Defining Issue of the 2012 Presidential Race?
Observers consider what Christians should prioritize in the upcoming election.
November 29, 2011
Michele Bachmann: 'It's High Time We Have a Mother in the White House'
Also, the GOP candidate from Minnesota tells CT about her new church.
November 22, 2011
Democrats Receive Blowback over Outreach to Religious Voters
Religious left groups have criticized the DNC’s choice due to Derrick Harkins’s views on abortion and same-sex marriage.
November 4, 2011
Q & A: Ron Paul on Leaving the Episcopal Church, and Whether to Legislate Abortion, Narcotics, & Same-Sex Marriage
The congressman who won the Values Voters Summit straw poll tells CT that he believes marriage is a sacrament but laws cannot change morality.
October 10, 2011
To Protect Freedom, ADF Needs IRS to Punish Pastors
The ironies of "Pulpit Freedom Sunday."
October 5, 2011
The Role of Faith in the 2012 Election
(Barna Group)
Opinion: Round Up the Usual Social Conservative Suspects
Republicans must resist the temptation to form a circular firing squad, especially one with evangelicals and their social-conservative allies in the middle. (Ralph Reed, The Wall Street Journal)
A Mormon Reporter On The Romney Bus
How America got used to his religion, and mine. (McKay Coppins, Buzzfeed)
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