April 13th, 2008
04:50 PM ET
9 years ago
Democrats put faith front-and-center on the campaign trail
Will Sen. Obama beat out Sen. Clinton with the faithful?
(CNN) - Which Democrat is winning the battle for religious voters? God only knows.
So far this year, Hillary Clinton has maintained an edge among Roman Catholics, many of them the Hispanic and working-class white voters who have been among the most loyal members of her base.
Thanks in large part to that support, many surveys had also given her a slight edge over Barack Obama among white Democratic voters who attended church of any kind regularly.
But in exit polls, the category of regular church-goers - those who attend services at least once a month or more - were more likely to choose Obama. That category in many states was dominated by African-Americans, who have overwhelmingly backed the Illinois senator's candidacy.
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It seems 'thou shalt not lie' is ok for Hilarry to break just like 'thou shalt commit adultry' is ok for her husband!
I'm amazed that you talking heads have finally noticed how Barack Obama trails Hillary Clinton in the Catholic vote. If he is the Democratic nominee, this weakness will prove fatal in November. A Democrat who cannot win among Catholics cannot hope to win in a general election.
well obama are suck man she will beat u loser i will vote for hilalry
You go boy. The witch will lost control her broom, fall out of the sky and buss her lying head.
obama 08
The people of PA all agree with you. They are BITTER because of broken promises by the bush and clinton regimes.
GO OBAMA O08
Why are African American votes for Obama always discounted. Are white votes for McCain or female votes for Senator Clinton discounted? Let's talk about real issues not religion or quotes that are taken out of context. Stop dumbing down the political discourse.
...So much for separation of Church and State...
God Bless America!
The Clintons are irreverent
and they TOO will be BITTER soon !!!
Clinton would go first, so that Obama could listen to what she has to say then he can top what she says. This just proves that Clinton always gets the first question. I bet Obama is going to mention race tonight and talk about how he was raised by a single mother. Just because he grew up in a single parent home doesn't mean I am going to vote for him. It doesn't mean he is going to be a better president because he grew up poor.
Hillary should appoint Bill campaign manager for the south pole with a one way ticket until she looses the election.
Hillary's faith is like her marriage. It's all for show and only done to fuel her ambition.
She's shameless.
And the mother of the Elitists called Obama an elitist. And she is also the Daughter of the father of lies. So what does that say for her?
Listen, the fact of the matter is that Hill and McCain supporters hate the fact that a Black family stand a good chance of residing in the White House, how dear Obama, after all it is called the WHITE HOUSE.
BO we are Godfearing people and nothing beats prayer, we are praying for you.
Obama 08-12
We already know where NObama stands in regards to Faith.
Wright. Wright. Wright.
Wrong!!!!!
Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This just proves the reason America is in such a state. People cliaming to love God and all he stands for, supports a "LIAR" God help America
GO HILLARY!!
Boy we sure could use some religion in this campaign!
Thank GOD!!!!
HAHAHA
MAKE WAY FOR THE MAN WHO SKIPPED CHURCH ON EASTER
MAKE WAY FOR THE MAN WHO'S PASTOR OF 20 YEARS PRAISED HITLER AS A 'GREAT MAN'
THE CHICKENS ARE COMING HOME TO ROOST
God is not a citizen of America and can't vote, so stop pandering.
i can not believe any democrat running for the W.H. cares for religious voters. It's not the their game plan.
Hillary won the coin toss and elected to go first. Does anyone else see the irony in this?
(For those who do not, the irony is that Hillary claimed the debates were biased against her because she went first.)
Waitaminute, Senator Clinton won the coin toss and chose to go on first? I thought she made a big deal about always getting asked the questions first? Or was that only when she wanted to play the "Poor Me" card and looking for sympathy votes.
Obama speak truth to power! and has elevated the dialog on small town America, so now everyone is talking about it. Small town America this your time to shine, if you are "mad as hell and not going to take it anymore" then let's hold our government accountable!
OBAMA 08!
When Obama misspeaks, he speaks the truth..
When Hillary misspeaks, she tells lies..
When McCain misspeaks, its because he's old..
When Bush misspeaks, people die..