Straight White American Jesus New Data Shows Democrats Are in Deep Trouble With People of Faith
Aug 25, 2025
Doug Pagitt, Executive Director of Vote Common Good, dives into the Democratic Party’s struggle with religious voters. He reveals alarming survey results indicating many Christians perceive the party as unfriendly to faith. The conversation emphasizes the need for better outreach and inclusivity within faith communities. Pagitt highlights how narrative and identity play critical roles in voter engagement. He calls for intentional strategies that welcome both religious and non-religious individuals to create a more united political front.
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Religious Voters Are Core To Democratic Wins
- A large share of Democratic voters identify as religious, so losing religious voters undermines electoral viability.
- Doug Pagitt argues Democrats cannot be the majority party while ignoring the country's majority religious identity.
Small Faith Booth At The DNC
- Doug Pagitt describes running a small faith-focused booth at the DNC and seeing both joy and discomfort among attendees.
- He used that reaction to illustrate how little public faith presence existed inside the convention.
Inclusion Doesn’t Mean Religious Takeover
- Inclusion of religious voters doesn't mean giving religion political power or changing party fundamentals.
- Pagitt frames outreach as expanding the Democratic tent, not turning the party over to faith leaders.
