January 31, 2008
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Q&A: Personal Faith and Candidate Image in the 2008 Campaign
Bush Promotes Faith-Based Initiatives in Final State of the Union Address
Super Tuesday State Profiles
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Q&A: Personal Faith and Candidate Image in the 2008 Campaign

From Mitt Romney's December speech on religion in American politics to Barack Obama's efforts this month to label himself a "committed Christian," the personal faith of candidates has played a significant role in the 2008 campaign. Pew Forum Senior Fellow John Green answered questions about the history of faith in presidential politics, campaign efforts to religiously define candidates and how the faith factor might impact Super Tuesday. Read the Q&A »
Bush Promotes Faith-Based Initiatives in Final State of the Union Address
The Roundtable on Religion & Social Welfare Policy - an organization funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts - examines President Bush's renewed call for congressional support of faith-based programs in his final State of the Union address. Read the report at religionandsocialpolicy.org »
Religion & Politics '08

Super Tuesday State Profiles

At Religion & Politics '08, read religious profiles of key Super Tuesday states including New York, California, Illinois and Missouri
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Pew Forum in the News
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Jan. 29 - The New York Times
Opinion: The Faith to Outlast Politics
Former Bush administration members John J. DiIulio Jr. and David Kuo cite Pew Forum data on public support for faith-based initiatives as they analyze seven years of the president's program.

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Top Religion Headlines
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Jan. 30 - The New York Times
For Many Turks, Head Scarf's Return Aids Religion and Democracy

Jan. 30 - The Washington Post
Bush Talks of Past Addiction

Jan. 28 - Religion News Service
Religious Strategy Heading into Super Tuesday

Jan. 28 - Politico
Romney Pays Tribute to Late Mormon Leader

Jan. 28 - The Miami Herald
Religion Falls Off the GOP Trail

Jan. 28 - Bloomberg News
China Goes Kosher to Reassure Consumers

Jan. 27 - Chicago Tribune
Blacks Separating Church From Vote

Jan. 27 - San Francisco Chronicle
Labor Dispute Divides Religious Community

Jan. 24 - TIME
Is Dobson's Political Clout Fading?

Jan. 24 - Religion News Service
Jesus Wants Your Vote - and He Needs a Running Mate

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