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Just 16% Want Voting Suggestions from Religious Leaders
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Just 16% of American adults say that it is appropriate for local religious leaders to suggest who individuals should vote for on election day. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 70% believe that such voting suggestions are inappropriate.

Just 24% believe it is appropriate for candidates to campaign at religious services while 62% disagree.

These views were consistent across partisan and demographic lines.

At the same time, 75% believe the White House should feature a Christmas Tree during the holiday season. Only 15% believe it should be considered a Holiday Tree. Eighty-nine percent (89%) of Republicans favor the designation as a Christmas Tree. That view is shared by 66% of Democrats and 72% of unaffiliated voters.

The survey was conducted in partnership with Fox Television Stations, Inc.

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The Rasmussen Reports ElectionEdge™ Premium Service for Election 2008 offers the most comprehensive public opinion coverage ever provided for a Presidential election.

Scott Rasmussen, president of Rasmussen Reports, has been an independent pollster for more than a decade.

Survey of 1,000 Adults
November 14-15, 2007

Is it appropriate for your local religious leader to "suggest" who you should vote for?

Yes

16%

No

70%

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