Much of the organized opposition to the expansion of the hate crime law has come from conservative religious groups, while the nation’s top Republican leader, President George W. Bush, has suggested he will veto the legislation if it reaches his desk. But there is little evidence from these data to suggest that a majority of Republicans, conservatives, or more religious Americans are opposed to the new law.
| Favor % | Oppose % | |
| Republicans | 60 | 34 |
| Independents | 69 | 27 |
| Democrats | 75 | 21 |
| Conservatives | 57 | 37 |
| Moderates | 74 | 22 |
| Liberals | 82 | 15 |
| Protestants | 65 | 30 |
| Catholics | 72 | 23 |
| Other Religion | 74 | 23 |
| No Religious Identity | 74 | 25 |
| TOTAL | 68 | 27 |
Source: Gallup
- Topic: Politics
- Topics: Gay Politics
Bush’s voting base may be a relatively small and shrinking minority that thrives on hate and divisiveness, but that’s all he has left. He has to play to them because he has no other defenders.If he didn’t cater to these assholes, his approval rating would slide so far that Barney would probably piss on his leg.
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What does Conservative Christianity mean to these people when their political party can STEAL votes and this is what they get organized about.