- Unaffiliated people make up just under a quarter of Democrats, but barely a tenth of Republicans.
- White evangelicals are a third of Republicans, less than a tenth of Democrats.
Bessette/Pitney’s AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS: DELIBERATION, DEMOCRACY AND CITIZENSHIP reviews the idea of "deliberative democracy." Building on the book, this blog offers insights, analysis, and facts about recent events.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Religious Makeup of the Parties
Many posts here have dealt with religion and politics. The Pew Research Center has a new report showing that the number of Americans unaffiliated with any religion is on the rise. The report also contains fascinating data on the religious makeup of the parties.