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The following figures are from chapter 7 of Kevin Phillips' book, American Dynasty.
In the 2000 election, Bush is estimated to have 84% of the vote from committed evangelists, 99% from clergy for Assemblies of God, 83% of Southern Baptist clergy, over 60% among observant Catholics, over 75% among Orthodox Jews, and even (judging from Florida figures) a significant majority of Muslims.
This in an election where Bush lost the popular vote.
In the 2000 election, fundamentalists, Pentecostals and evangelical Christians are estimated at 40% of George Bush's vote.
In 2000, an estimated 33% of the population never went to religious services. This segment voted Democratic by similarly lopsided margins.
Given the language used by Bush and appointments made, this political polarization along religious lines can be expected to increase in future years.
Cheers,
Ben
