Support for Nontraditional Candidates Varies by Religion

[cbayer]

http://www.gallup.com/poll/183791/support-nontraditional-candidates-varies-religion.aspx



by Lydia Saad

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Nonreligious more supportive of nontraditional candidates
Catholics tend to be more supportive than Protestants
Socialist, atheist candidates spark biggest religious support gaps

PRINCETON, N.J. -- Despite tidal shifts over the past 60 years in Americans' willingness to support a well-qualified black, female, Catholic or Jewish candidate for president to the point that these are now widely accepted, significant segments of Americans still don't endorse candidates who are gay or lesbian, evangelical Christian, Muslim, atheist or socialist. No more than three in four Americans say they would vote for candidates from any of these backgrounds. However, that support differs sharply by Americans' religious affiliation.



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[longship]

1. Interesting

I wonder how accurate this is. As a Bernie Sanders supporter, it is a bit concerning.

R&K

[SamKnause]

2. Could you please elaborate ??

I am a bit confused as to what the chart is saying, and how

the two equate.

I too am a Bernie supporter.

[longship]

3. Chart shows support for different candidates.

The lowest is "socialist".

[SamKnause]

4. Thank you.

It doesn't concern me.

There are so many people who don't know the definition

of Democratic Socialists.

Bernie is doing a great job of explaining his positions, (which

are Democratic Socialists positions).

Once he gets more exposure I think many people will agree

with Bernie.

Thanks again.

[Warren Stupidity]

5. c'mon, we've finally found a more despised and distrusted group than atheists.

this is a cause for celebration. After 90 years of non-stop red scare brainwashing the fact that overall 47% of the population would vote for a socialist is a sign that there is hope after all.

[longship]

6. Well, I suppose.

But I am an atheist socialist, so it is still problematic for my wanting Sanders as the next POTUS.

[cbayer]

7. I think getting labeled as a socialist is probably going to hurt him badly.

His base is strong here at DU, but I'm not sure how far it will carry him outside of here.

[longship]

8. I kind of worry about that a bit.

My first presidential election was '72, when McGovern lost his butt and we got Watergate and Nixon that year. However, I am pretty darn sure that Sanders will run a much better campaign than McGovern.

We will see. Regardless, I will vote for whichever Democrat is on the ticket.

[cbayer]

9. That was my first election as well!

What a smack on the head it was.

I will also vote for whichever democrat is not he ticket and am leaving my slate open at this point.