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cbayer

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20. I'm not a part of any particular group, so I can't really answer that question.
Fri Nov 9, 2012, 02:06 PM
Nov 2012

I know it doesn't help when liberal/progressive religious groups are ignored or even attacked by those with whom they share political ideology. The press also ignores these groups - just not sexy enough.

There is no doubt that the religious right has out shouted the left, but I see that pendulum swinging.

There have been some vocal leaders. Gene Robinson, Sister Simone Campbell. You are not likely to see much of them, except on Bill Moyers and the like. Bill Moyers is another good example of an extremely vocal leader who makes no secret of his religiosity. There was a whole coalition of Catholic clergy who spoke loudly against the Ryan budget. And then, of course, there is the President and Vice President.

Because those on the left don't really practice "prosperity gospel", as those on the right due, resources are much more scarce.

The key seems to me to be in coalition building. That's why I support both religious and secular groups who support and fight for the causes I believe in.

How can "exit poll" data be relevant? DURHAM D Nov 2012 #1
It's a preliminary report based on data from NBCNews, which I presume is exit poll data. cbayer Nov 2012 #5
Way to go Christians for your support of Romney Goblinmonger Nov 2012 #2
Never. It will never happen. trotsky Nov 2012 #3
I'm waiting for our resident preacher Goblinmonger Nov 2012 #4
In a backwards way, it might have. jeepnstein Nov 2012 #18
So a decreasing minority of the biggest religious bloc is GOOD news? dmallind Nov 2012 #6
Hispanic Catholics and "other faiths" (many presumably Muslim) are the groups to watch cbayer Nov 2012 #7
Why? dmallind Nov 2012 #8
Because they are both growing populations with increasing political impact. cbayer Nov 2012 #9
...and both small minorities too. dmallind Nov 2012 #10
The christian right has some hard decisions to make here. cbayer Nov 2012 #12
What would I suggest? Simple. dmallind Nov 2012 #14
Not going to happen, but you can continue the crusade. cbayer Nov 2012 #15
Good - but why are you so few and so impotent? dmallind Nov 2012 #19
I'm not a part of any particular group, so I can't really answer that question. cbayer Nov 2012 #20
WHY is the Christian drop (not "changes") not a surprise BTW? nt dmallind Nov 2012 #11
Primarily born again/evangelical & Catholic communities, where the GOTV and campaigning efforts cbayer Nov 2012 #13
If anything the fundy GOTV remained muted compared to 1980-2004. I'm interested in nones too. dmallind Nov 2012 #16
I think your theory about the nones has a lot of merit. cbayer Nov 2012 #17
How about one simple fact everyone tries to ignore Leontius Nov 2012 #22
Just close your eyes and imagine Bronco Bama had pulled out the economy. Then all those dimbear Nov 2012 #21
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