Quote by Jon Meacham

It's possible that the 2012 general-election race will be the least overtly religious one since 1972, the last campaign before Roe v. Wade and the rise of Jimmy Carter brought evangelicalism into the political mainstream. That's because faith remains a complicated issue for Obama, who is still wrongly thought to be a Muslim in some quarters.

It's possible that the 2012 general-election race will be th

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This quote suggests that the upcoming 2012 general-election race could be less focused on religion compared to previous elections since 1972. It explains that Barack Obama's faith is a complex topic due to misconceptions about his religious background, as some people still mistakenly believe he is a Muslim. The quote implies that Obama's religious identity and the potential religious focus of the election are intertwined factors to consider in the upcoming race.

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By Jon Meacham

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