Religion and the 2012 Presidential Candidates

This chapter explores the religious beliefs of the 2012 Presidential candidates, with a focus on Mitt Romney's Mormonism, Newt Gingrich's embrace of Roman Catholicism, Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachmann's Pentecostal backgrounds, and the potential candidacy of Mr. Huckabee. The chapter predicts that Barack Obama will win the election, but religion will play a significant role throughout the campaign.