Democrats Still Need Religious Voters

As media pundits over-interpret the nationwide impact of elections in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and California, let’s contemplate this: What do the data on religious dynamics say about prospects for a rather demoralized Democratic Party in 2026-2032, and whether a more centrist strategy might help? Five events in late October provide clues. 

First, in an online CNN poll with 32,340 respondents, 80% agreed that “if Democrats were willing to be less ideological, they would have the opportunity to build the country’s next governing majority.” Such online surveys are non-random and unscientific, but 80% commands attention.