Ryan in my childhood there was doubt a Catholic could be elected President. Kennedy busted that.

In my childhood and early adult years White Southerners voted for Democrats. After busing and affirmative action became common they turned in just a few years to the Republicans.

Atheists have become more politically powerful. I believe that has made many fringe Christian faiths much more acceptable to mainstream Christians.

I think Romney's Mormonism was a non-issue in the last election.


I am glad to be here.