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April 4, 2010
Graph of the Day for April 4, 2010
"What we've decided for now is not to join a single church. And the reason is because Michelle and I have realized we are very disruptive to services... And in the meantime, what we've done, there was a prayer circle of pastors from across the country who during the campaign would, would say a prayer for me or send a devotional. And we've kept that habit up and, and it's a wonderful group because it's a mix of some very conservative pastors, some very liberal pastors, but all who, you know, pray for me and Michelle and, and the girls and, and I get a daily devotional on my BlackBerry which is a, is a wonderful thing." Barack Obama, March 30, 2010.
How Important is Living a Religious Life?
(To self-described middle-class respondents)

Source: Pew Research Center.
Hoven's Index for April 4, 2010
Percentage of those polled who consider themselves "very happy": 34%
Of those who attend church services weekly or more: 43%
Of those who attend church seldom or never: 26%
Of Republicans: 45%
Of Democrats: 30%
Of those married: 43%
Of those not married: 24%
Source: Pew Research Center.
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