Table of Contents

List of Tables Part One: The Christian Right Movement in 2004IntroductionThe March Goes On: The Christian Right and the 2004 Values Campaign John C. Green, Mark J. Rozell, Clyde Wilcox 1. The "Values Vote"? Moral Issues and the 2004 ElectionsMark J. Rozell and Debasree Das Gupta 2. Agents of Value: Christian Rights Activists in 2004John C. Green, Kimberly Conger, and James L. Guth 3. Saving Marriage by Banning Marriage: The Christian Right Finds a New Issue in 2004Clyde Wilcox, Linda M. Merolla, and David Beer Part Two: The Key States in the 2004 Election 4. Ohio: The Bible and the Buckeye StateJohn C. Green 5. Michigan: A War on the Home Front?James M. Penning and Corwin E. Smidt 6. Iowa: In the Heart of Bush CountryKimberly H. Conger and Donald Racheter 7. Minnesota: Battleground Politics in a New SettingChristopher P. Gilbert 8. Florida: So Close and Yet So FarKenneth D. Wald, Richard K. Scher, Matthew DeSantis, and Susan Orr 9. Colorado: An Uphill ClimbCarin Larson 10. Oklahoma: A Battle of Good versus EvilShad B. Satterthwaite 11. California: Menage a Trois: The Christian Right, the Republican Party, and Arnold SchwarzeneggerJ. Christopher Soper and Joel S. Fetzer 12. South Carolina: Integration and Success?James L. Guth Contributors Index

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This volume provides thorough, expert analysis of the significance of the Christian Right in the 2004 campaigns. The authors offer clear and detailed discussions of the role of values rhetoric and Christian Right mobilization in nine key states. This is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the significance of religion in American politics. -- Laura R. Olson, Clemson University

About the Author

John C. Green is professor of political science at the University of Akron and senior fellow with the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life. Mark J. Rozell is professor of public policy at George Mason University. Clyde Wilcox is professor of government at Georgetown University.

Reviews

This is an excellent book that belongs on the shelf of anyone who wants to understand the role of religion in American politics. In particular, it would make an excellent addition to courses (both undergraduate and graduate) on the topic. Sociology of Religion