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46. Obama did have a percentage, a couple of links below. It does seem among the youth, to a degree,

Thu Jan 2, 2014, 10:45 PM

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there is a chance they will support such legislation.

snip*Greenberg cited polling data showing that younger evangelicals were more likely to support Obama than older evangelicals and that the under-30 set was more progressive on the issues of climate change and gay marriage.
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snip* Mr. Obama and his advisers are seeking support among relatively moderate evangelicals and are trying to take advantage of signs that some conservative Christians are rethinking their politics, urged along by a new generation of leadership and intensified concern about issues including climate change, genocide, AIDS and poverty.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/02/us/politics/02campaigncnd.html?_r=0

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I don't think they do, it is a trend that will change? I don't know. Looking at what we Jefferson23 Jan 2014 #3

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Powell Memo off the starboard bow! MisterP Jan 2014 #14

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lol, is that for real? Jefferson23 Jan 2014 #8

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We have to and did not Obama have a percentage of support from some religious groups during Jefferson23 Jan 2014 #44

I don't remember that RainDog Jan 2014 #45

Obama did have a percentage, a couple of links below. It does seem among the youth, to a degree, Jefferson23 Jan 2014 #46

I've heard conservative talking heads say the gay marriage issue is lost RainDog Jan 2014 #47

We are essentially in agreement..and since the first election cycle, have these supporters Jefferson23 Jan 2014 #48

Thanks, I've enjoyed this too RainDog Jan 2014 #49

Yes, I mean who gets elected. Since the indicators tell us there is a percentage of Jefferson23 Jan 2014 #50

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Is it possible the Rs that believed in evolution ArcticFox Jan 2014 #52