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Bluetus

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13. I guess we can look at each one individually.

Reply to Biophilic (Reply #5)

Sun Nov 16, 2025, 09:56 AM

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But it seems like an effort to poison the Democratic Party and offset progressivism.

I believe in religious freedom. But I really don't want any of these people anywhere near government.

About one-fourth of Americans attend Christian services regularly. I am sick of this minority dominating the rest of us. Let's look for educators, scientists, union leaders, regular working people to run for these offices.

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Backfire: More white clergy running as Dems after Trump 'duped' churches [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

If they want to turn the Democratic party into a theologically based party though it's not necessarily a good thing. cstanleytech Yesterday #1

Absolutely not a good thing, IMO. nt CozyMystery Yesterday #2

As a tactic, it's something that the DSA is trying to do as well... QueerDuck Yesterday #4

I'm opposed to theocracy too, but I have nothing against actual Christians running for office. Trueblue Texan Yesterday #11

It's not always easy to read someone's mind or intent... QueerDuck Yesterday #12

That was my first thought, too. Lonestarblue Yesterday #19

AGREE!! You're a bit late to the banquet... Grins 23 hrs ago #27

Nope. Not buying it. Raven123 Yesterday #3

Not sure I trust them. Biophilic Yesterday #5

I guess we can look at each one individually. Bluetus Yesterday #13

Should we trust any politician on either side? Trueblue Texan Yesterday #23

At the very least, they need to put the Constitution above their religion.nt Trueblue Texan Yesterday #24

Is the maga well running dry? TurboDem Yesterday #6

I have respect for RedLetter Christian's multigraincracker Yesterday #7

Paul messed it all up. multigraincracker Yesterday #8

As a former evangelical, (brought up in my parents' cult--no longer practicing,) be very leery of these people. HeartsCanHope Yesterday #9

My concern is them getting elected as (D)s BumRushDaShow Yesterday #10

COrrection azureblue Yesterday #14

'Their' party has been taken over by MAGAts and they don't like it ToxMarz Yesterday #15

Religion and politics use each other to gain power and wealth. Norrrm Yesterday #16

I'm not about to support ANY clergy for office. Autumn Yesterday #17

Not even this guy? BumRushDaShow Yesterday #18

I don't live in his district. nt Autumn Yesterday #20

He's in the Senate BumRushDaShow Yesterday #22

A lot of people are in the Senate. I don't live in their district and I don't have family Autumn Yesterday #25

Check out James Talarico List left Yesterday #21

A reminder. republianmushroom 23 hrs ago #26

"studied at Liberty U." pretty much sez it all, doesn't it? ananda 23 hrs ago #28

hmmmm... sagetea 20 hrs ago #29