However, white evangelicals since 1980 have made up a solidly Republican group that favors conservative candidates.

Fifteen years ago, white evangelicals were split equally between the two parties; now they're twice as likely to be Republicans.

But 56 percent of white evangelicals said they disapproved.

"The white evangelicals did show up, and they did vote Republican."

Much of his support comes from conservative white evangelicals, a group that a few short decades ago was claiming a Biblical basis for segregation.

For one thing, white evangelicals make up about a quarter of the electorate.

They say they are trying to counter the growing influence of white evangelicals in national politics.

This is a dangerous time when white evangelicals dictate government policy.

Recent polls indicate that 68 percent of white evangelicals continue to support the war.