Republicans Most Skeptical of Obama's Christianity after Viewing Graham's Comments
--Nearly half of Republicans believe that President Obama is a Muslim--
FLEMINGTON, N.J., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Results of a new national study among 1,003 self-reported Democrats, Republicans and Independents revealed that Republicans reported being the most skeptical of President Obama's religious affiliation after viewing a video of Franklin Graham's comments regarding his religious practices.
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The study was conducted during August 23 -24 by HCD Research using its MediaCurves.com® website to obtain Americans' perceptions of President Obama's religion and the influence that his religious beliefs may have on his decision-making. To view detailed results go to: www.mediacurves.com.
Among political parties, 43% of Republicans reported that Obama was of Muslim faith compared to 13% of Democrats and 22% of Independents.
Among the findings: Which religion do you think Barack Obama practices? |
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Democrats |
Republicans |
Independent |
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Pre |
Post |
Pre |
Post |
Pre |
Post |
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Islam |
13% |
13% |
45% |
43% |
24% |
22% |
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Christianity |
76% |
81% |
32% |
34% |
58% |
62% |
|
Judaism |
1% |
1% |
2% |
1% |
0% |
2% |
|
Buddhism |
1% |
1% |
3% |
1% |
2% |
0% |
|
Hinduism |
2% |
1% |
1% |
1% |
3% |
0% |
|
Other |
7% |
4% |
18% |
12% |
13% |
16% |
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While viewing the video, participants indicated their perceived levels of agreement by moving their mouse from left to right on a continuum. The responses were recorded in quarter-second intervals and reported in the form of curves. The participants were also asked to respond to post-viewing questions.
HCD Research is a marketing and communications research company headquartered in Flemington, NJ. The company's services include traditional and web-based research. For additional information on HCD Research, access the company's web site at www.hcdi.net or call HCD Research at 908-788-9393. MediaCurves.com® (www.mediacurves.com) is a media measurement website that provides the media and general public with a venue to view Americans' perceptions of popular and controversial media events and advertisements.
SOURCE HCD Research
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