JFK and Catholicism

To what extent do you believe the religious issue may influence the results of the election? Do you agree with Sen. Henry Jackson that, although Vice President Nixon keeps saying he doesn't want religion discussed, others with the Republican Party are pushing the issue?
John F. Kennedy: I hope that religion will not have any effect upon the election. The constitutional provision that there shall be "no religious test for office" is wise, and I am hopeful that the American people will agree. As to the next part of the question, I would agree that the leaders of the Republican Party have indicated that they did not want religion discussed. I have no personal knowledge concerning the activities of others in the Republican Party on this issue.

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