An Interesting Event

Stephen Braunlich, a law student at Catholic U., rightly thought that many MOJers would be interested in this:

The Catholic Vote 2008:
A Life Cycle Colloquium

You are cordially invited to join the fellows and friends of the Life Cycle Institute at
The Catholic University of America for a special colloquium on The Catholic Vote
2008. Please join this gathering of Life Cycle and outside experts as they consider
the Catholic vote in the context of the current national election.

Moderator: Professor Sandra Hanson, Department of Sociology & Life
Cycle Institute, CUA

Speaker: Professor Mark Rozell, School of Public Policy, George Mason
University

Speaker: Dr. Gregory Smith, Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life

Speaker: Professor John White, Department of Politics & Life Cycle
Institute, CUA

Respondent: Dr. William DʼAntonio, Life Cycle Institute

Respondent: Michael Sean Winters, Author of Left at the Altar

McGiveny (formerly Keane) Auditorium
Wednesday, October 22nd, 4:00-6:00pm
Reception to Follow

Often labeled a “swing group,” Catholics comprise one-quarter of the electorate. In
six of the last seven presidential elections, Catholics have voted for the winner. At
the same time, Catholics are sharply divided along party lines—with 43% of selfidentified
Catholics Democratic, 34% Republican, and 19% independent. All of
which makes the question of the Catholic Vote 2008 a fascinating one to consider in
the final week-and-a-half before election day. How will they vote in 2008? What
issues and policies matter most to Catholics? How will their votes impact the
election?

Life Cycle Institute
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC 20064
Phone: (202) 319-5999
Fax: (202) 319-6267
Email: [email protected]