"Overall, the conference provided some useful context for the months ahead. Although Trump has in the past questioned their loyalty, evangelicals are still solidly behind him: He remains far and away the leader of the 2024 field, especially among this part of the electorate."
Trump is far and away the leader of White Evangelicals right no…
"Overall, the conference provided some useful context for the months ahead. Although Trump has in the past questioned their loyalty, evangelicals are still solidly behind him: He remains far and away the leader of the 2024 field, especially among this part of the electorate."
Trump is far and away the leader of White Evangelicals right now because the important part of that label, for them, is the first part. The Jesus part is secondary, in fact, almost absent. Keeping the White Christian Male dominant in society is the goal. After decades of watching their share of the population shrink, Obama's election terrified them. They're supporting Trump as an attempt to break demographics and retain control.
"Overall, the conference provided some useful context for the months ahead. Although Trump has in the past questioned their loyalty, evangelicals are still solidly behind him: He remains far and away the leader of the 2024 field, especially among this part of the electorate."
Trump is far and away the leader of White Evangelicals right now because the important part of that label, for them, is the first part. The Jesus part is secondary, in fact, almost absent. Keeping the White Christian Male dominant in society is the goal. After decades of watching their share of the population shrink, Obama's election terrified them. They're supporting Trump as an attempt to break demographics and retain control.