Source: USA Today
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2004-03-11-bush-christians_x.htm
On March 11, 2004 USA Today reported, "President Bush told evangelical Christians what they wanted to hear Thursday, ticking off highlights of his 'compassionate conservative' agenda, from halting late-term abortions to banning gay marriage. Evangelical Christians represent a core constituency for the president. Self-described Christian conservatives preferred Bush over Al Gore 80% to 18%, according to exit polls in 2000. Bush opened his address via satellite to the National Association of Evangelicals Convention in Colorado by lavishing praise on the group: 'You're doing God's work with conviction and kindness,' Bush said. Bush placed special emphasis on his efforts to curtail abortion — a goal fervently pursued by conservative Christians."