The Hispanic Vote in the 2008 Election
Hispanics voted for Democrats Barack Obama and Joe Biden over Republicans John McCain and Sarah Palin by a margin of more than two-to-one in the 2008 presidential election, 67% versus 31%.
Conference Calls: Analyzing the 2008 Election
The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life hosted three press conference calls for journalists starting at midnight on election night and continuing through Wednesday, Nov. 5. Pew Forum experts analyzed religion’s role in the election, examined how the religious public voted and more. Senior Fellow John Green answered questions from members of the media […]
How the Faithful Voted
Updated Nov. 10, 20081 President-elect Barack Obama made a concerted effort to reach out to people of faith during the 2008 presidential campaign, and early exit polls show that this outreach may have paid off on Election Day. Among nearly every religious group, the Democratic candidate received equal or higher levels of support compared with […]
Inside Obama’s Sweeping Victory
Barack Obama captured the White House on the strength of a substantial electoral shift toward the Democratic Party and by winning a number of key groups in the middle of the electorate. In particular, the overwhelming backing of younger voters was a critical factor in Obama's victory, according to an analysis of National Election Pool exit poll data.
How the Faithful Voted
Updated Nov. 10, 20081 President-elect Barack Obama made a concerted effort to reach out to people of faith during the 2008 presidential campaign, and early exit polls show that this outreach may have paid off on Election Day. Among nearly every religious group, the Democratic candidate received equal or higher levels of support compared with […]
Religion and Politics ’08: New Jersey
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 4.0% Sample size: 932 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 New Jersey Primary Exit Poll Results Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 New Jersey General Election Results No worship attendance polling information was collected for this state. Data on “All Voters”: CNN […]
Religion and Politics ’08: Christopher Dodd
Background Hometown East Haddam, Conn. Age 65 Religion Catholic Education University of Louisville School of Law, J.D., 1972 Providence College, B.A., 1966 Candidate Website www.chrisdodd.com Candidacy Status Formally withdrew candidacy Jan. 3, 2008 Formally declared candidacy Jan. 11, 2007 Endorsed Barack Obama Feb. 26, 2008 Political Experience U.S. Senator from Connecticut, 1981-present U.S. Representative from […]
Religion and Politics ’08: Nevada
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 7.0% Sample size: 252 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 California Primary Exit Poll Results Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 California General Election Results No worship attendance polling information was collected for this state. Data on “All Voters”: CNN All other […]
Religion and Politics ’08: Minnesota
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 4.0% Sample size: 789 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 Minnesota Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: Feb. 5, 2008 No polling information was collected for this state. 2004 Minnesota General Election Results Data on “All Voters”: CNN All other data: Pew Forum analysis of 2004 National […]
