The Second Bush Presidency

Chapter 6

Faith In Foreign Policy

George W Bush’s Transatlantic Relations

A German Perspective

Josef Braml

In the United States of America, religious attitudes have more influence on political choices than in any other Western democracy. Religious and moral attitudes were key factors in the congressional and presidential elections of November 2, 2004.

What role do interest groups of the Religious Right¹ play in delivering political majorities for the Republicans in both Houses of Congress and for the White House? Does the Religious Right succeed in translating its electoral clout into political representation and policy-making? Does this yield an impact on Washington’s foreign policy positions and, particularly, the transatlantic relationship? ...