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They rendered their verdict decisively on Nov. 5.
In the immediate weeks of polling prior to the Nov. 5 presidential election, something curious was happening among evangelical Christian voters that deeply concerned the pro-life movement and advocates of religious freedom.
In past elections, the evangelical vote had been the most dependable for conservative Republican candidates. That vote regularly came out in droves. White evangelicals supported the pro-life candidate by two-thirds or three-quarters or more. They were also reliable activists, canvassing for ballots, handing out literature and volunteering at polls.
For the year 2024, however, those evangelicals seemed down on Donald Trump, or at least less enthusiastic. Their decreased support concerned conservative Catholics worried about what they perceived as a deep, real and unprecedented threat to pro-life gains and religious freedom by Kamala Harris. What would those Catholics do without those evangelicals?
Well, judging from exit polls, those Catholics would respond by voting eagerly and overwhelming for the Republican presidential ticket. They came out so decisively for the ticket of Donald Trump and JD Vance (a Catholic) that they offset any waning numbers from evangelicals.
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In the immediate weeks of polling prior to the Nov. 5 presidential election, something curious was happening among evangelical Christian voters that deeply concerned the pro-life movement and advocates of religious freedom.
In past elections, the evangelical vote had been the most dependable for conservative Republican candidates. That vote regularly came out in droves. White evangelicals supported the pro-life candidate by two-thirds or three-quarters or more. They were also reliable activists, canvassing for ballots, handing out literature and volunteering at polls.
For the year 2024, however, those evangelicals seemed down on Donald Trump, or at least less enthusiastic. Their decreased support concerned conservative Catholics worried about what they perceived as a deep, real and unprecedented threat to pro-life gains and religious freedom by Kamala Harris. What would those Catholics do without those evangelicals?
Well, judging from exit polls, those Catholics would respond by voting eagerly and overwhelming for the Republican presidential ticket. They came out so decisively for the ticket of Donald Trump and JD Vance (a Catholic) that they offset any waning numbers from evangelicals.
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Donald Trump Can Thank Catholics for His Big Win
COMMENTARY: They rendered their verdict decisively on Nov. 5.
