

653: Character, Christian Colleges, & Why Trump Won with Robert P. Jones
48 snips Jan 22, 2025
In this conversation, Robert P. Jones, the President of PRRI and an author on religion and politics, dives into America’s shifting landscape of moral values. He discusses the surprising rise of Christian colleges amid declining overall enrollments. Additionally, Jones analyzes Latino voting behavior in the last presidential election, highlighting how evolving trends could reshape Democratic strategies. The chat also touches on the importance of character formation in education and the challenges that Christian institutions face in today’s polarized society.
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Consistent Voting Patterns
- Religious voting patterns remained remarkably consistent in the 2024 election.
- White Christians largely supported Trump, while minority groups and non-religious voters favored Harris.
Hispanic Voting Split
- Hispanic Protestants, often aligned with white evangelicals, favored Trump.
- Conversely, Hispanic Catholics and non-religious voters leaned towards Harris.
Church Attendance and Trump Support
- The idea that regular church attendance mitigates support for Trump among evangelicals is false.
- Churchgoing evangelicals are now more likely to support Trump.