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Lonestarblue

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19. That was my first thought, too.

Reply to cstanleytech (Reply #1)

Sun Nov 16, 2025, 10:20 AM

Nov 16

I know people can change their minds with additional knowledge, but these people have known what Trump was since 2016. They have also seen the Republican Party fall into line behind Trump, openly celebrating misogyny, homophobia, and racism. They have seen the constant lying, the sexual predations, and the greed for a decade, and they are only now deciding that they aren’t really Republican voters anymore! Methinks there may be some wolves in sheep’s clothing here.

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Backfire: More white clergy running as Dems after Trump 'duped' churches [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 16 OP

If they want to turn the Democratic party into a theologically based party though it's not necessarily a good thing. cstanleytech Nov 16 #1

Absolutely not a good thing, IMO. nt CozyMystery Nov 16 #2

As a tactic, it's something that the DSA is trying to do as well... QueerDuck Nov 16 #4

I'm opposed to theocracy too, but I have nothing against actual Christians running for office. Trueblue Texan Nov 16 #11

It's not always easy to read someone's mind or intent... QueerDuck Nov 16 #12

That was my first thought, too. Lonestarblue Nov 16 #19

AGREE!! You're a bit late to the banquet... Grins Nov 16 #27

Nope. Not buying it. Raven123 Nov 16 #3

Not sure I trust them. Biophilic Nov 16 #5

I guess we can look at each one individually. Bluetus Nov 16 #13

Should we trust any politician on either side? Trueblue Texan Nov 16 #23

At the very least, they need to put the Constitution above their religion.nt Trueblue Texan Nov 16 #24

Is the maga well running dry? TurboDem Nov 16 #6

I have respect for RedLetter Christian's multigraincracker Nov 16 #7

Paul messed it all up. multigraincracker Nov 16 #8

As a former evangelical, (brought up in my parents' cult--no longer practicing,) be very leery of these people. HeartsCanHope Nov 16 #9

My concern is them getting elected as (D)s BumRushDaShow Nov 16 #10

COrrection azureblue Nov 16 #14

'Their' party has been taken over by MAGAts and they don't like it ToxMarz Nov 16 #15

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

I'm not about to support ANY clergy for office. Autumn Nov 16 #17

Not even this guy? BumRushDaShow Nov 16 #18

I don't live in his district. nt Autumn Nov 16 #20

He's in the Senate BumRushDaShow Nov 16 #22

A lot of people are in the Senate. I don't live in their district and I don't have family Autumn Nov 16 #25

Check out James Talarico List left Nov 16 #21

A reminder. republianmushroom Nov 16 #26

"studied at Liberty U." pretty much sez it all, doesn't it? ananda Nov 16 #28

hmmmm... sagetea Nov 16 #29