Elections - Campaign 2012
As President Obama looks for a second term, the Republican Party eventually rallied behind Mitt Romney as its presidential nominee after a rocky primary. A number of evangelicals, including Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry, attempted to attract party support but saw little traction. A group of evangelical leaders met to eventually endorse Rick Santorum before the primary. Many evangelicals voted for Santorum in the early primaries, but Romney found the most support among all Republican voters. Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage in May 2012, drawing campaign attention towards social issues.
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Observers consider what Christians should prioritize in the upcoming election.
Actually, Evangelicals Were Quite Enthusiastic About RomneyTwo new reports shine new light on what happened in last month's election.
Post-Election Fight over the 'Evangelical' BrandJim Daly, other leaders want 'evangelical' to be less about politics.
After Election 2012: Living in the 'New Moral Landscape'A roundup of post-election buzz and responses.
In Defeats, Evangelicals' Political Unity at All-Time HighIn three decades, born-again voters have gone from an even split to 4-to-1 Republican.- Voting with Queen Esther on Election DayWhy we need her witness especially today.
What to Watch For on Election NightImportant races, ballot initiatives, and exit poll questions.
This (Ambiguous) Political LifeWhat it means for the church to be involved in politics.
Are 22% of Pastors Really Undecided Voters?Why nearly 1 of 4 say they don't know how they'll vote when only 4% of Americans overall say so.
Your Guide to Christian Voting GuidesWhich flyer should you take with you into the voting booth?
Why the IRS Has Stopped Auditing Churches—Even One that Calls President Obama a MuslimDecision on who can authorize investigations of churches that influence voters is frozen for foreseeable future.
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