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New Congress to Welcome First Buddhist Senator, Hindu Representative
When the new members of Congress are sworn in on Jan. 3, the institution that once mirrored the nation's Protestant Christian dominance will look slightly more like the religiously diverse nation it represents. The new Senate will seat a Buddhist member for the first time and the House of Representatives will have its first Hindu member.
Fiscal Cliff: 'Tax Rate Increase' or 'Revenue' May Prove Sticking Point
As members of Congress begin work on a plan to avoid the "fiscal cliff" and work toward a "grand bargain" on deficit reduction, one of the main disagreements between the political parties appears to be whether the plan will have tax rate increases or revenue increases. Republicans say they will accept increases in revenue by eliminating deductions and credits; Democrats are saying that tax rates must be increased on families making more than $250,000 per year.
Is the Christian Right to Blame for the GOP Loss?
With the Republican Party's stunning loss on Tuesday, conservatives have started asking why? One argument is that the Christian Right is to blame. But it could also be argued that the Christian Right presents the best hope for the Republican Party to regain majority status.
Hispanic Evangelical Leader: Election a 'Come to Jesus' Moment for GOP
Tuesday's election should be a "wake-up call" to the Republican Party to do more to reach out to non-whites, the Rev. Samuel Rodriguez said in a Wednesday interview with The Christian Post.
With Election Over, Fiscal Cliff Looms
Congress and President Obama have delayed some of the nation's toughest decisions until after the election. With the election now over and Americans choosing the status quo – a Democratic president, Democratic Senate and Republican House – political leaders will need to work together before the nation falls off the fiscal cliff.
Exit Polls: Obama Gains With Latinos, Romney Gains With Evangelicals
The exit polls for Tuesday's election show President Barack Obama doing better with Latinos than he did in 2008, and Mitt Romney doing better with white evangelical Christians than John McCain did in 2008.
Obama Re-Elected President, Networks Project
President Barack Obama won re-election, networks are projecting. He defeated Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in the key swing state of Ohio, which Romney needed to get the 270 Electoral College votes to win.
College Educated Swing Back to GOP in 2012, Surveys Show
If President Barack Obama wins reelection Tuesday, he will likely do so without a majority of support from voters with a college degree -- a segment of the electorate that he won in 2008.
Young Born Again Christians Lose Interest in Obama, Barna Group Says
Young born again Christians supported President Barack Obama in 2008, but a majority now say they will vote for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, according to a survey research by Barna Group.
2012 Election: What to Look for in the Exit Polls
The winner of Tuesday's presidential election will be determined, in part, by how well each candidate performs among certain demographic groups. The exit polls will also provide some evidence of whether the different strategies of the candidates had any impact.