Monday, November 9, 2009

Opinion

Muslims, Jews, and Catholics Are Obama's Biggest Fans

Posted May 12, 2009
  • 85: Percentage of Muslims who approve of the job Obama's doing as president
  • 7: Percentage of Muslims who disapprove
  • 79: Percentage of Jews who approve
  • 16: Percentage of Jews who disapprove
  • 67: Percentage of Catholics who approve
  • 22: Percentage of Catholics who disapprove
  • 58: Percentage of Protestants who approve
  • 30: Percentage of Protestants who disapprove
  • 45: Percentage of Mormons who approve
  • 40: Percentage of Mormons who disapprove

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Sources: Gallup

Tags: Barack Obama | religion | Islam | Catholicism | Judaism | Obama administration

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