The Religion and Ethics Report - Separate stories podcast · ABC

Could Christian Democrats reshape US politics?

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James Tallarico is running as an economic populist who backs his message with scripture, like Jesus overturning the moneylenders' tables.
This episode examines the Democratic Party's new strategy to win back Christian voters by fielding white Protestant clergy as candidates in the 2024 congressional elections. Professor David Smith analyzes the historical shift of Christian voters to the GOP, profiles key candidates like James Tallarico in Texas, and explores the clergy's motivation to counter Christian nationalism and reframe liberal politics through religious language.

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A sober look at clergy, voting blocs, and the limits of Democratic outreach.

This episode looks at Democrats' effort to win religious voters in a country that still has a solid Christian majority, and David Smith traces the long drift toward Republican alignment with clear, steady reporting.

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You want the religious-vote pitch behind the Texas Senate race and Democratic strategy.

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