'Culture Wars' Shaping Election ; 'Wedge Issues' Give Gop Edge
The Washington Times › March 25, 2004
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The Supreme Court case over whether to keep a reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance is the latest skirmish in the "culture wars" that are helping shape the presidential election, much to the delight of Republicans.
From homosexual "marriage" to the immensely popular film "The Passion of the Christ," cultural issues are emerging as an important subplot in a campaign dominated by national security and the economy.See the full content of this document
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'Culture Wars' Shaping Election ; 'Wedge Issues' Give Gop Edge
With the electorate polarized, as recent surveys show, appealing to and exciting the political base is seen as more important than usual. In 1992, President George H.W. Bush lost his re-election bid, and many analysts cited his weak support among ...
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