| Religion and the Presidential Campaign: February Update |
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The latest polling by the Pew Research Center finds that Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney are now virtually tied in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Santorum's improving fortunes in the GOP race have been buoyed by a surge in support among white evangelicals, who now express a clear preference for Santorum over Romney and Newt Gingrich. READ THE FULL ANALYSIS >
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| Public Divided Over Birth Control Insurance Mandate |
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A new Pew Research Center poll finds that Americans who have heard about the federal rule that would require employers to provide birth control as part of their health care benefits are closely divided over whether religiously affiliated institutions should be given an exemption. Sharp divisions of opinion exist on the issue by religious affiliation, party and ideology. READ THE FULL REPORT >
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FEB. 16 - AL JAZEERA ENGLISH
David Masci, a senior researcher at the Pew Forum, joins a panel discussion of public opinion on same-sex marriage and how that issue might impact the U.S. presidential election this year. |
FEB. 12 - THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Photo Credits
Santorum and Romney: © Rick Friedman/Corbis
Birth Control: © Beathan/Corbis
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