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Religiosity's Impact on American Politics
The chapter explores the challenges faced by the Democratic Party in managing a diverse coalition amidst declining religiosity, highlighting the disconnect between party leadership and the changing voter demographics. It also touches on the Republican Party's need to expand their coalition while retaining their base of white Christianity supporters. The discussion delves into how Trump's appeal to white evangelical Christians reshaped the political landscape by tapping into cultural grievances and portraying Christians as a marginalized group he vowed to protect.