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Religion and Politics 2010: Election News Brief


Religion News on the Web

The Morning Call: Palin talks values, faith at Bucks school

Since last week's election, Sarah Palin has been credited by some with helping the GOP gain seats in the House, blamed by others for preventing them from capturing the Senate and kept just about everyone guessing about whether she'll run for president in 2012.

Wash. Times: Texas Gov. Rick Perry handicaps 2012 presidential field

He insists he's not running himself, but Texas Gov. Rick Perry is not shy about weighing in on the looming 2012 Republican presidential sweepstakes, telling The Washington Times on Monday that Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, a fiscal conservative with few ties to the Christian right, already has stumbled, but can't be ruled out of the race.

AP: Gay marriage foes boosted by Minn. GOP takeover

Gay rights activists in Minnesota thought 2012 would be the year they could finally make a serious push for gay marriage in the state, but a surprise Republican takeover of the Legislature has them back on the defensive instead.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Opinion: Election will measure reach of GOP influence

If today's election is critical for Hawaii's future, it is equally important in setting up the winners and losers in the 2012 campaign.

AP: Mormonism becomes campaign issue in Nevada, Idaho as Romney mulls another White House run

BOISE, Idaho — Mormonism and politics have merged in two western campaigns this month, providing a glimpse of the renewed scrutiny Mitt Romney could face in a 2012 presidential run.

AFP: US conservatives blast public radio in Muslim comment flap

Top US Republicans, including three possible White House contenders in 2012, pushed Friday to strip US public radio of taxpayer money for firing a news analyst over comments seen as anti-Muslim.

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