RE: Think about it..... Romney considers himself to be a conservative.
Here’s another question to ponder... are those who were polled able to articulate what it means to be conservative? Or are they responding to the poll simply because “conservative” sounds better than “liberal”?
The article says: in all but three states – Hawaii, Vermont, and Massachusetts – conservatives outnumber liberals.
As a New Yorker, I find it hard to believe that my state missed the “liberal” cut.
“Here’s another question to ponder... are those who were polled able to articulate what it means to be conservative? Or are they responding to the poll simply because “conservative” sounds better than “liberal”?”
That’s exactly it.
Many people say they’re conservative because they support lower taxes and a strong national defense.
They also say they support abortion rights, social justice, and gay marriage.
I don’t really stay current on stats but I’d wager a large majority of people identify themselves as Christians as well. That doesn’t mean they do anything except call themselves Christians.