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Trump, Harris, or Neither: Who Should Christians Vote For?

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Oct 9, 2024

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Brett Lloyd, a longtime polling expert at Independent Center, discusses the rising trend of independent voting. Erik Reed, a pastor, offers insight into why he supports Donald Trump, while Lauren Onak, the American Solidarity Party's VP candidate, champions third-party voting for social justice. They explore the complexities of voting as Christians, addressing key issues like the influence of foreign policy and the need for discernment in political choices. This conversation encourages a thoughtful approach to election decisions amidst varied perspectives.

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Rise of Independents

Independents are now the largest voting bloc in the U.S., surpassing both Democrats and Republicans.
This shift is driven by generational changes and evolving news consumption habits.

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Factors in Independent Growth

The rise of independent voters began before 2010, coinciding with increasing political polarization.
Social media and anti-establishment sentiment likely contribute to this trend.

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Independent Priorities

Independents prioritize certain issues, like climate change and election denial, over party lines.
These issues can be dealbreakers, outweighing a candidate's stance on other topics.

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We’re officially less than a month out from Election Day 2024. In the last several weeks, we’ve had a number of Christians reach out asking a variety of questions: “Can I really support Donald Trump?” “Should I vote for Kamala Harris?” “Should I just vote for a third party, or is that throwing away my vote altogether?” We’ve been asking ourselves these same questions. So today, we’re enlisting some help. We reached out to a few friends, all of whom are Christians and none of whom are voting for the same Presidential candidate next month. First, we’ll hear from Brett Lloyd, a longtime polling expert with Independent Center, on why he’s chosen the independent path. Then, David French, an author and former constitutional litigator, joins us to explain why he’s supporting Kamala Harris. Erik Reed, a pastor and podcast host, shares his reasons for supporting Donald Trump. And finally, Lauren Onak, the VP candidate for the American Solidarity Party, explains why she believes a third-party vote is the answer. Our hope for this episode is that if you’re an undecided voter, you’ll walk away feeling more confident about how to steward your vote next month. And if you’re already decided, we hope hearing these varying perspectives helps soften your heart to fellow believers who are voting differently than you. Listen now!

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