How does the voting behavior of Protestants differ from those of other religious faiths? To what extent is faith an accurate predictor of voting habits?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain how Protestants in general are increasingly likely to vote for Republicans, due to the rise of social conservatism and the Republican Party's emphasis on personal responsibility.
2. Discuss how this differs from Jewish voters, who are reliable supporters of the Democratic Party, and describe how Catholics are now trending toward the Republican Party due to the salience of abortion as an issue.
3. Explain how religious groups have tended to vote in clear patterns, but those patterns seem to be declining.
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