If so, explain it a little bit to me, because I didn't know that Christianity was such a big deal in American politics...
2007-02-24 17:51:11 · 20 answers · asked by Ashley 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I think I read somewhere that 85% of Americans are Christian (Catholic or Protestant). It's the biggest demographic in the U.S.
Christian Conservatives look past a lot of the flaws of their own party and focus on the issues they agree with. Republicans are typically pro-gun, anti-abortion, anti-gay. So even though they would rather take a huge dump on the poor and give huge payouts, contracts, and tax breaks to the rich and to big businesses, Christian Conservatives usually side with them over issues of morals and family values.
The biggest problem, and the most idiotic part about it is that they will steadfastly defend anything they see on Fox News, and will continue to stand behind their candidates and elected politicians even when the rest of the world (and even other Christians around the world) laugh at them and think they're being sheep.
You get a little of this from the Democrat side as well, from radical liberals, but really not so much. I am biased though, because I'm a Democrat (even though I'm not a gun-banner)... so you shouldn't just take my word for it.
2007-02-24 17:58:14 · answer #1 · answered by thebobcatreturns 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It was part of it. Most Christians do not believe in abortion, or that it is right. They are against gay marriage and such things. Also, they pray. If you are a christian then you should understand the power of prayer. But of course, it was not only the Christians, many people just didn't like John Kerry.
2007-02-24 17:56:26 · answer #2 · answered by hannahloulou 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should watch "Jesus Camp". I just saw it last night. Absolutely fascinating.
But specific to your question: Absolutely. Without that vote, he would have lost. Of course, without the Labor Unions, no Democrat would ever win either.
Right now, candidates need every vote they can get in general elections, as the nation is split almost evenly between conservatives and liberals. So while the Christian Right vote is important, so are a dozen other groups.
2007-02-24 17:55:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Conservatives fallow father figures instead of representatives so in times of fear like a 911 event conservatives stand by the father figure or leader regardless and attack anyone with evidence before the evidence can prove guilt and weaken the strong father figure image. This is the same reason why the conservative male has not evolved enough to vote for a woman because the woman does not fit the father figure image and they do not believe the woman can keep them as safe as a man from terrorist.
2007-02-24 18:01:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are assuming that Bush actually got elected. Both elections were rigged. The first one was out and out stolen, and the second one, used rigged voting machines. In the first election, there were thousands of Black people in Florida who were turned away from the polls, because they had names that were similar to the names of convicted felons. They were turned away from the polls, and this was done intentionally by those in power to turn the results of the election their way. Jeb Bush was involved as well!!! And Al Gore actually won the popular vote.!!!!!
2007-02-24 23:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Partially, maybe--but certainly not entirely. There are many members of the Republican party who will never vote outside of their party--no matter who is running, what bill is looking to be passed, etc.
I, personally, am registered as an 'independent' voter. I vote for or against the issues on the basis of the issues--not on the basis of what a particular political party says about them. The same with candidates for all offices. I vote for a person--not for a party. I vote for people who I feel are trustworthy--people who are most likely to keep promises that will help our nation--these people are not all from the same political party.
2007-02-24 17:59:52 · answer #6 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bush got elected cause the other options were Al Gore and John Kerry.
2007-02-24 17:58:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's not a big deal in american politics, and christian conservatives certainly are not the entire reason bush got elected. there were plenty of other americans who got duped by bush too! it's just that bush is a christian conservative, so christian conservatives tend to side with him, but there are a lot of other ppl who back him up too.
2007-02-24 17:54:09 · answer #8 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Bush was never elected. It's not in dispute anymore.
Scalia recently said "get over it" when asked about his vote to appoint Bush President. Doesn't sound like the words of a person on firm ground.
And the fraud in Ohio in 04 is proven, case closed.
2007-02-24 18:10:51 · answer #9 · answered by bettysdad 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Not all conservatives are Christian or even that religious. I agee with Mad Roy. The dopey dems ran Lurch.
2007-02-24 17:55:02 · answer #10 · answered by tabs 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋