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Republicans predict Iran deal will gain them Jewish votes in 2016
By Lauren Markoe — November 10, 2015
(RNS) But Democrats say the Iran nuclear deal is no litmus test on support for Israel, and that they will continue to reap the lion's share of Jewish votes.
Republicans hope to find ‘missing’ evangelical voters
By David Jackson — October 20, 2015
Estimates suggest there were as many as 17 million "missing" evangelical voters in 2012, but some political analysts question whether the potential number is that high.
Jeb Bush sees no constitutional right to gay marriage
By Reuters — May 19, 2015
(Reuters) Republican Jeb Bush said that he does not believe the U.S. Constitution grants a right to gay marriage as the Supreme Court ponders that very question ahead of a landmark ruling expected next month.
What Catholics can teach America about polarized politics (COMMENTARY)
By Jacob Lupfer — May 4, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) Compared with secular ideologies and other churches’ political pronouncements, Catholic social teaching offers the most comprehensively and authentically “Christian” ethic.
Religion loses clout: Why many say that’s a bad thing
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — September 22, 2014
(RNS) 32 percent of Americans support clergy endorsing candidates from the pulpit -- a jump from 24 percent in 2010 .
Party ties, not religious ones, drive down Obama’s approval rating
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — July 11, 2014
(RNS) The newest Gallup poll finds most Christians don’t approve of President Obama and most Muslims do.
Forget Republican or Democrat: Americans divide by their values
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — June 27, 2014
(RNS) Instead of neat boxes, there's a reddish/blueish tint in attitudes toward faith, family, and government.
Tweetfest: Eric Cantor and the death of the Jewish GOP
By Lauren Markoe — June 11, 2014
(RNS) House Majority Leader Eric Cantor -- the only Republican Jewish member of Congress -- lost his primary. The Twitterverse responds.
Hispanic Catholics differ with evangelicals — and with the church
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — May 7, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) Hispanic Catholics are less likely than evangelicals to attend weekly worship services, pray daily or take a literal view of the Bible, according to a new survey.
Secular Coalition flunks most members of Congress on church-state report card
By Kimberly Winston — April 1, 2014
(RNS) More than half of lawmakers received F's on church-state issues in a report card issued by the Secular Coalition of America.
COMMENTARY: Understanding the faith of Cathy McMorris Rodgers
By Matthew S. Rindge — January 31, 2014
SPOKANE, Wash. (RNS) While those of us in Spokane are already familiar with our congresswoman, little is known about her alma mater, Pensacola Christian College. A brief introduction to PCC might help illuminate some of the formative ideas that have shaped the faith and religious views of this rising star within the GOP.
Gov. Chris Christie, a Catholic, tiptoes on gay marriage
By Martha T. Moore — July 17, 2013
(RNS) New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has said he does not believe being gay is a choice, nor is it a sin. But as he ponders a presidential run, he has to please Republicans.
Abortion bill reopens tricky terrain for Republicans
By Martha T. Moore — June 18, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Abortion remains a delicate topic for Republicans after a tough 2012 election season, when high-profile missteps caused the GOP to lose two Senate contests.
Ohio’s Rob Portman becomes first GOP senator to support gay marriage
By Sabrina Eaton — March 15, 2013
(RNS) "The overriding message of love and compassion that I take from the Bible, and certainly the Golden Rule, and the fact that I believe we are all created by our maker, that has all influenced me" in now supporting gay marriage, Ohio Sen. Rob Portman says.
Sarah Palin to write Christmas book
By Catalina Camia — March 13, 2013
(RNS) Sarah Palin's new book on Christmas will argue that "it is imperative that we stand up for our beliefs before the element of faith in a glorious and traditional holiday like Christmas is marginalized and ignored," she says.
