Religion and the Presidential ElectionThis study establishes religion as a major explanatory variable in American presidential voting behavior. The main focus of the study is the six most recent presidential elections, running from 1960 through 1980. The specific tasks include measuring the link between religion and presidential voting in each of these years and explaining exactly how this linkage takes place. |
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Preface | 1 |
Measuring Religious Values and Beliefs | 31 |
Religious Beliefs and Voting Behavior | 53 |
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