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‘We Squandered an Opportunity’: The Christian Right on Its Election Rout
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Christian right faced a significant defeat in the recent midterm elections, marking its largest setback since gaining influence during President Trump's tenure.
- Over the past decade, conservative Christians aligned closely with Trump, adopting his political agenda, especially on abortion, and integrating into the MAGA movement.
- The election losses indicate a weakening of the Christian right's influence within the Republican Party, prompting the movement to reconsider its strategy ahead of the 2028 presidential race.
- Leaders like Terry Schilling express frustration, feeling that political opportunities to advance their agenda, such as protecting children from certain policies, were lost due to other national priorities like the Iran conflict.
