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Black and evangelical Protestants show the strongest leanings in their political affiliation

Evangelical Protestants represent nearly one-fifth of Democrats, one-third of Independents, one-half of Republicans, and one-quarter of individuals with other political identification.

Religious traditions and political preference in 2007

Black and evangelical Protestants show the strongest leanings in their political affiliation

Source: Baylor Religion Survey, 2007.

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