Posted on 07/02/2006 7:26:50 PM PDT by nj26
Most traditional barriers to religion in presidential elections have toppled, a new Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg poll has found. In particular, the survey to be released Monday showed that anti-Semitism and anti-Catholicism are fading as voter taboos.
But uneasiness about some religions persists. Thirty-seven percent of those questioned said they would not vote for a Mormon presidential candidate -- and 54 percent said no to the prospect of a Muslim in the White House.
In addition, 21 percent said they could not vote for an evangelical Christian. Only 15 percent replied that they would not vote for a Jewish presidential candidate. Just 10 percent of those polled were unwilling to cast ballots for a Catholic chief executive.
"This clearly shows that the old Protestant/Catholic/Jewish distinction has largely eroded in American politics," said David Campbell, a professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame. "That doesn't mean that candidates from religious groups that might be considered to be exotic, in the way that Catholics once were thought to be exotic, wouldn't necessarily be confronted with challenges."
The nationwide survey of 1,321 adults was conducted June 24-27. The poll has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3 percentage points, poll director Susan Pinkus said.
With no likely Muslim candidate on the presidential horizon, the poll numbers present the greatest threat to a potential contender from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (as the Mormon Church is formally known). Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is a Mormon who is exploring a run for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination.
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I can just feel the dissapointment out there.
I don't care if Romney prays to the 9 priestesses of Omachron Persei eight, I frankly just don't like the guy.
Donny Osmond is running for President? Just kidding! At least Mormons are sober, bring on the Romney!
Mitt Romney, on the other hand...
Better than the morons the DemocRATS keep nominating.
I have no problems with Mormons, I have problems with Romney.
I did not realize that Newt Gingrinch was a mormon.
I guess it'll be kinda weird after having a president with at least some spiritual grounding.
And, if I may be so bold, I believe I speak for many Freepers with these sentiments.
NO
I don't think American's are ready for a Mormon from Mass. anyway.
Interesting that in LA, apparently 44% would vote for a Muslim candidate and only 21% would vote for an evangelical Christian. ...Like sheep to the slaughter.
We already have a half-moron congress. Don't need one in the Executive Branch.
Depends upon how many First Ladies come with the Prez.
< /sarc as to **small** >
well how many did bill have ?
You speak for me, Pharmboy.
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