[LS]

In thinking about a) why Cruz doesn’t pull in a higher percentage of “conservatives” or “very conservatives” when polled, b) why Trump has a higher % of evangelicals than Cruz it finally dawned on me. (Don’t laugh).

Cruz is a Catholic. Beck is a Mormon.

Now, say what you want but remember the large number of people who resisted Mittens because he was a Mormon, and while it isn’t like it used to be, there are STILL a large # of “evangelicals” who distrust Catholics.

So I was just informed of this today, but regardless of how “devout” one thinks Trump is, he’s in a race with two major competitors (both Catholics, plus, I think, Rubio and Kasich are Catholics). Carson is a Seventh Day Adventist.

Again, say what you want but these ages old biases and preferences don’t disappear easily. Whether one acknowledges it or not, I think there is something to this. Of the top five, Trump is the only Protestant.

I find this even more interesting when you look at the USSC: five Catholics and three Jews. The majority religion in America isn’t represented on the USSC. Just something in passing. . . . .

[Just mythoughts]

Cruz is a Catholic? Since when?

[daisy12]

Cruz is not Catholic.

[Smokin' Joe]

The majority religion in America isn't represented on the USSC.

Sure it is.

There are four liberals, if not five (depends on wind direction).

And yes, I'd bet there are more practicing liberals in America than churchgoing Protestants.

[Freedom56v2]

Cruz may have been born Catholic, but I believe he is Baptist with Dominionsit leanings...

[SandwicheGuy]

Again, say what you want but these ages old biases and preferences don’t disappear easily. Whether one acknowledges it or not, I think there is something to this. Of the top five, Trump is the only Protestant.

I find this even more interesting when you look at the USSC: five Catholics and three Jews. The majority religion in America isn’t represented on the USSC. Just something in passing. . . . .

Some things are so obvious that one doesn't notice until they are pointed out. Hmmm. Five Catholics and three Jews on the Supreme Court, and Trump is the only Protestant standing for President. There is a book here somewhere, or a least a thread. It would be fascinating.

[onyx]

Cruz is a Southern Baptist.

Kasich was raised Catholic but he’s now an Anglican.
(I read his book: Every Other Monday)

Rubio was once a Mormon, but now Catholic again.
(In fact, Rubio was also a Baptist at one time)

Trump is a Presbyterian.

Carson is a Seventh Day Adventist.

Christie is a Catholic.

Jeb Bush is a Catholic.