2016 election
5 faith facts about Martin O’Malley: ‘A Pope Francis Democrat’
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 2, 2016
(RNS) Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley suspended his campaign Feb. 1.
5 faith facts about Rand Paul: ‘My faith has never been easy for me’
By Kimberly Winston — February 1, 2016
(RNS) Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul withdrew from the 2016 race February 3.
5 faith facts about Ben Carson: Retired neurosurgeon, Seventh-day Adventist
By Adelle M. Banks — February 1, 2016
(RNS) Ben Carson withdrew from the 2016 GOP race on March 4, in the wake of losses on Super Tuesday
5 faith facts about Marco Rubio: Once a Catholic, always a Catholic
By Lauren Markoe — February 1, 2016
(RNS) Florida Sen. Marco Rubio withdrew from the 2016 race on March 15 after a crushing defeat in the primary in his home state.
5 faith facts about Ted Cruz: It’s all about God’s work
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 31, 2016
(RNS) Cruz doesn’t tiptoe around the Almighty in his politics. If America doesn't shape up, it could lose God's favor, he has said.
5 faith facts about Bernie Sanders: Unabashedly irreligious
By Lauren Markoe — January 31, 2016
(RNS) God knows what's next for the Jewish candidate, perhaps the least religious person in the 2016 race.
5 faith facts about John Kasich: ‘God is with me wherever I happen to be’
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 31, 2016
(RNS) A veteran of political compromise, Kasich does take an unchanging stand on his view of Christian values -- serving the poor and troubled.
Democrats may be praying for an audience for CNN town hall
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 25, 2016
(RNS) The Democratic contenders, who don't tend to lean on religious arguments, face off in a town hall Monday (Jan. 25).
‘Believe whatever you want,’ Rubio tells atheist
By Mackenzie Ryan — January 20, 2016
“But no one is going to force me to stop talking about God,” Rubio told an atheist who questioned the candidate's evangelizing campaign ad.
Ted Cruz, Focus on the Family, and fear-mongering
By Laura Turner — January 14, 2016
A letter written to concerned Christians was rooted completely in fear--and it was wrong.
GOP 2016 contenders debate again Thursday, praying for devoted (and devout) viewers
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 14, 2016
(RNS) Business is the theme but the candidates have their eye on religious voters, known for their high turnout at election time.
New head of major secular group is a Christian
By Kimberly Winston — January 13, 2016
(RNS) Once again, the Secular Coalition for America has turned to an outsider to lead its 18 member organizations.
Franklin Graham starts cross-country rallies: ‘America needs the Christian vote’
By Adelle M. Banks — January 5, 2016
(RNS) Two weeks after he announced his departure from the Republican Party, Graham kicked off a “Decision America Tour" urging evangelicals to vote for candidates who agree with their biblical values.
Man accused of swinging machete through Florida mosque
By J.D. Gallop — January 5, 2016
"You can't help but feel this is a hateful act (because of) all of the negative media, the politicians who want to ban Muslims, close mosques," said an area Muslim leader.
Trump: Clinton ‘lied’ by calling him Islamic State’s ‘best recruiter’
By Reuters — December 21, 2015
"They are going to people, showing videos of Donald Trump insulting Islam and Muslims in order to recruit more radical jihadists," Hillary Clinton said at the Democrats' debate Saturday.
