Religiously unaffiliated continue to support Obama
According to the latest Pew Survey out this week , religiously unaffiliated voters continue to support Barack Obama for president (65% for Obama to 22% for Republican John McCain). This is a one-point decrease in support for the Democratic candidate compard to a week ago.
Other groups Pew surveyed are also leaning towards Obama. For instance, white non-hispanic Catholic voters have moved into the Obama camp in recent weeks. In September, 39% favored Obama, while 52% favored McCan. This week, 49% favor Obama and 41% favor McCain.
More mainline Protestants are also supporting Obama; in September, 40% supported Obama and 50% supported McCain. Now, 47% support Obama and 46% support McCain.
