The Evangelical Divide Over Religion in Politics
Synopsis
White evangelical voters account for 26 percent of the electorate, a key demographic targeted by the Faith and Freedom Coalition in the 2018 midterms.
Synopsis
At a Christian right convention in 2018, Ralph Reed, founder of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, rallies influential politicians like Paul Ryan and Ted Cruz. They discuss strategies to mobilize voters ahead of the midterm elections. Virginia Galloway, a regional field director in Georgia, trains volunteers to distribute voter guides in churches. The focus is on issues like pro-life policies and the appointment of conservative judges. White evangelical voters, making up 26 percent of the electorate, are seen as crucial to the Republican strategy.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Ralph Reed, founder of the Faith and Freedom Coalition.
- Find out how evangelicals mobilized for the 2018 midterms.
- See Virginia Galloway train volunteers in voter outreach.
Did You Know
- The Faith and Freedom Coalition helped mobilize 4 million faith-based voters.
- White evangelical voters make up 26 percent of the electorate today.
- Virginia Galloway leads voter outreach for the Faith and Freedom Coalition across the South.
- Evangelicals account for a third of Republican voters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of the U.S. population do white evangelical voters make up?
White evangelical voters make up 17 percent of the U.S. population.
How much did the Faith and Freedom Coalition increase their spending in the 2018 midterms compared to 2016?
The Faith and Freedom Coalition nearly doubled what they spent in the 2016 elections for the 2018 midterms.
What are some key issues that evangelicals care about according to the transcript?
Key issues for evangelicals include pro-life policies, the recognition of Jerusalem, and the appointment of conservative judges.
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