These Catholics are most definitely not listening to their shepherds, the Bishops.
Two comments.
First, the bishops, for the most part, have not done their job. With a few exceptions, how many Catholic politians have we seen even given the THREAT of excommunication for their public scandal? Catholics see many of their leaders are not serious about the teachings of Christ, so neither are they.
Second, neither do Protestants...
xx% McCain, 45% Obama- Protestants
45% McCain, 54% Obama - Catholics
Poor Alex should look to the beam in his own congregation's eyes first.
Regards