the political influence of Catholic priestsSmith, Gregory Allen.creatortextbibliographyElectronic books.HistorydcuWashington, D.CGeorgetown University Press©20082008monographiceng1 online resource (xii, 260 pages) : illustrations.Introduction -- A theory of priestly influence -- An initial look at priestly influence -- Priestly politics in 2004 -- Priestly politics confirmed -- The influence of priests on parishoners' politics in 2004 -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Pastor interviews -- Appendix B: Analysis of bulletins -- Appendix C: 2004 survey of priests -- Appendix D: Background on 2004 survey of parishoners -- Appendix E: 2004 survey of parishoners.Gregory Allen Smith.Includes bibliographical references and index.n-us---Catholic ChurchPolitical activityUnited StatesHistory20th centuryCatholic ChurchPolitical activityUnited StatesHistory20th centuryCatholic ChurchPriestsPolitical activityUnited StatesHistory20th centuryChristianity and politicsUnited StatesPOLITICAL SCIENCEPolitical ProcessPolitical AdvocacyChristianity and politicsPolitical participationUnited States 1900 - 1999 fast BX1407.P63 S65 2008eb322/.10973Smith, Gregory Allen.Washington, D.C. : Georgetown University Press, ©2008(DLC) 20070200309781435648739143564873015890119379781589011939http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=228431http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=228431Nz07051120200709055151.0ocn463189527eng