In this primary season, exit poll have shown that Catholics represent roughly 1 in 4 votes.

Republican Catholics often cite abortion as the top issue, but for Catholics who are Democrats, other issues are more dominant.

In the Democratic race so far between New York Sen. Hillary Clinton and Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, Clinton has been the choice among Catholics. She will need their support to carry the crucial states of Texas and Ohio for the March 4 primaries. Read full article