
A group of white Democratic pastors is running for office in the upcoming US midterm elections, challenging the Republican Party's traditional hold on white Christian voters. They are motivated by opposition to President Trump's immigration policies and accuse Republicans of using Christianity for political advantage. This effort aims to blunt the influence of Christian nationalism aligned with Trump. The outcome could reshape political and religious discourse in the United States.
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White Democratic pastors are running for office to counter Trump's influence on Christian nationalism.
White Democratic pastors are running for office in the US midterm elections.
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The pastors claim that Republicans have hijacked Jesus for political gain.
OpinionA band of white Democratic pastors has a notable message ahead of November’s US midterm election: Republicans have used Jesus for political gain, and we do not accept it. For decades, it has been a truism that Republicans have dominated the Christian market – at least when it comes to white voters.
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The pastors claim that Republicans have hijacked Jesus for political gain.
OpinionThe pastors are motivated by opposition to Donald Trump's immigration policies.
OpinionIt is a long-standing belief that Republicans have the support of white Christian voters.
OpinionWhite Democratic pastors are running for office in the US midterm elections.
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