Atheism is still a taboo for American politicians

[afleitch]

Non religious voters don't expect or demand similar levels of non religious profession from their representatives at general or primary level that characterises stone religious bloc voting. As a bloc they are also younger, so there's overlap with the underrepresentation of that bloc. Will take a few cycles to become more representative.

[afleitch]

Torie, I wouldn't be too apologetic.

To borrow a phrase, American 'nones' aren't 'temporarily embarrassed Christians'; the fact so few identify as Atheist despite Gallup recently identifying only 64% to 81% believing in God depending on how the question is asked is a reflection of US discourse.

None is None. It's not a holding pen.