Post by the Scribe on Aug 31, 2020 1:12:40 GMT
In the Left’s backward view, they do not see America as the most free, just and exceptional nation on earth. Instead, they see a wicked nation that must be punished for its sins.
Our opponents say that redemption for you can only come from giving power to them. This is a tired anthem spoken by every repressive movement throughout history. But in this country, we don’t look to career politicians for salvation. In America, we don’t turn to government to restore our souls; we put our faith in almighty God.
White evangelicals and other conservative Christians have remained, by and large, a bastion of support for President Trump, and this speech includes several lines aimed at that audience. Democrats also have invoked religious themes throughout the campaign in an effort to reach persuadable religious voters. Some Democratic-leaning groups have tried to make inroads with these voters, but evangelicals remain a major voting bloc for Trump and the Republican Party. Over his long political career, Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, has spoken about the importance of his Catholic faith. Trump, who was raised Presbyterian, has often leaned on Vice President Pence to help shore up support among his white evangelical base.
Sarah McCammon
NPR Correspondent, National Desk
Our opponents say that redemption for you can only come from giving power to them. This is a tired anthem spoken by every repressive movement throughout history. But in this country, we don’t look to career politicians for salvation. In America, we don’t turn to government to restore our souls; we put our faith in almighty God.
White evangelicals and other conservative Christians have remained, by and large, a bastion of support for President Trump, and this speech includes several lines aimed at that audience. Democrats also have invoked religious themes throughout the campaign in an effort to reach persuadable religious voters. Some Democratic-leaning groups have tried to make inroads with these voters, but evangelicals remain a major voting bloc for Trump and the Republican Party. Over his long political career, Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, has spoken about the importance of his Catholic faith. Trump, who was raised Presbyterian, has often leaned on Vice President Pence to help shore up support among his white evangelical base.
Sarah McCammon
NPR Correspondent, National Desk