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Can Democrats Close the 'God Gap?'
John McCain has failed to inspire the religious right, while Barack Obama is reaching out to evangelical Christians. Can the Democrats win voters of faith away from the Republicans? What about the separation of church and state? Also, German's Chancellor backs President Bush’s call for sanctions against Iran, and more US trouble in Pakistan.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenJohn McCain has failed to inspire the religious right, while Barack Obama is reaching out to evangelical Christians. Can the Democrats win voters of faith away from the Republicans? What about the separation of church and state? Also, German's Chancellor backs President Bush’s call for sanctions against Iran, and Pakistan accuses the US of a "cowardly attack" that killed Pakistani soldiers.
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3 storiesBush's Farewell Tour of Europe
President Bush continues what some call his " farewell tour " of Europe. In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel joined his call for further sanctions against Iran. She did not second his comment that "all options are on the table." On Sunday, Bush will be in London, where Mary Dejevsky is chief editorial writer for the Independent.
Read the story6 minEvangelical Voters and the 2008 Election
George W. Bush won eight out of 10 Christian church-goers in 2004, and evangelicals have been a reliable part of the Republican base.
Read the story35 minUS Airstrike Kills Pakistani Soldiers in Afghan Border Region
American military and intelligence officials claim that al Qaeda is stronger now in Pakistan than at any time since the invasion of neighboring Afghanistan just after September 11. But tensions between the US the new Pakistani government have also increased.
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