Religion and Politics

For Voters It’s Still the Economy

A new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press found that for most American voters, the economy remains the most important issue this election year. Of the Americans polled, 87 percent said that the economy will be very a important factor in how they vote on election day. “Terrorism also has declined as a voting priority. Currently, 60% of voters say the issue of terrorism will be very important to their vote, down from 72% in August 2008.” 

Read at Pew Research Center for the People & the Press

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