False perception because of those with whom you associate. Like the Hollyweird crowd who can't imagine why John Kerry didn't win because none of their friends voted for Bush.
I belive that those with deep-rooted faith in Jesus Christ (practicing faith, not just a "professed faith") are more inclined to think conservatively. But yes, an athiest can be a conservative.
Yep. I wonder if the original poster will come up with a goofy conspiracy theory (analogous to the "Diebold stole the election for Dubya" moonbattery) to explain why reality does not match the implied preconception behind the question.
What I don't understand is why so many liberals that I know just naively assume that everybody within earshot of them at all times is conservative. I remember after the Bush/Gore election, my manager's manager was loudly pondering to the team, "I just don't get how anyone could be stupid enough to vote for Bush."
Anyway, I kept my mouth shut while about half the team nodded and cooed in agreement. I hate suckups. And liberals. And especially liberal suckups.