Posted by
Tim Blessing on Wednesday, July 09, 2008 8:05:08 PM
NATION: CAMPAIGN 2008.
Time. Title Abstract. Personal Opinion.
The Catholic Vote is up for Grabs.
Who will Catholics vote for in this election.
You have Ted Kennedy who represent's the Liberal Wing
You have I think Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania who is a Catholic and Conservative.
If they follow their Priests teachings most likely their conservative and will vote for McCain.
If they have disagreements with the church hierarchy they will vote for Obama.
I do not know Catholic Doctrine all that well, but they do have strict principles when they hold religious training systems.
Deviation from Catholic Doctrine can lead to excommunicaton. I am not sure of the precise wording.
Let's say the catholics have a 60% for Obama and 40% for McCain that represents 25% of the overall US Population.
In essence, can the catholic vote make a difference in the election. Yes, but like every other voting group there is ambivalence towards both candidates. No enthusiam.