The general: The Catholic vote

Lisa, in working class New Britain, CT — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:22:17 GMT

I wonder if many Catholics (which I am) feel as I do...very against single-issue politicking no matter what their views. Voting on one single issue just doesn't seem to get us very far.

The immigration issue should be an interesting one to follow for the General Issue in that it touches on so many issues facing our country (how we come together, our history, jobs, tolerance, how we go forward). Not sure how it will all play out but it should be interesting to watch. As the parent of two elementary school aged children, the increasing diversity of our Country as well as the notion of having to play in the world marketplace figures very strongly in decision-making we do in terms of how our children seek to be educated. Not an easy issue.

The general: The Catholic vote

donna, pgh., pa. — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:26:22 GMT

"Dismayed at losing so many Catholic and other religious voters to the Republicans in 2004, Democrats talk far more often, and more comfortably, about their values and the importance of their own faith these days. Essentially, they have tried to broaden the definition of ‘values’ issues beyond abortion rights, on which they disagree with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and many religious conservatives.

-New York Times

This is what Senator Obama said. He said that people vote on issues in which they feel they still have some power, and influence over with regard to Washington.

The general: The Catholic vote

the Pajama Pundit — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:41:23 GMT

This campaign is more than single-issue politics. Regardless of someone's faith, there are MANY issues that are at stake.

Iraq. Iran. The economy. Health care. Immigration. Education. Poverty. Infrastructure. Etcetera.

The list goes on and on.

I'm hoping that people will look past voting solely on ONE issue and think about the larger picture: what is best for the entire country.

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The general: The Catholic vote

Idaho — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:12:21 GMT

Can someone please explain why Clinton always seems to get the majority of the Catholic vote in the Democratic primaries? I don't get it.

Also, it would be interesting to hear FR's ideas on a potential backlash from LDS (Mormon)voters in the NW. I have spoken to many who feel that Romney was treated poorly by the Republican party. This is a huge voting block in the NW. If they decide to stay home in the GE, would it have any impact?