Faith and the Presidency From George Washington to George W. Bush

In the wake of the 2004 election, pundits were shocked at exit polling that showed that 22% of voters thought ''moral values'' was the most important issue at stake. People on both sides of the political divide believed this was the key to victory for George W. Bush, who professes a deep and abiding faith in God. While some fervent Bush supporters see him as a man chosen by God for the White House...