White Pastors Launch 2024 Campaigns to Take Jesus Back From Trump
A group of white Democratic pastors is entering the U.S. midterm elections with a clear message: Republicans have used Jesus for political gain, and they will no longer stay silent.
For decades, political experts have considered it a fact that Republicans lead among white Christian voters. But these ministers say they are tired of President Donald Trump’s policies, especially against immigrants. So they are running as Democrats in November to challenge him.
“We are not going to stand for it,” one pastor said, adding that the goal is to blunt the influence of Christian nationalism. The pastors hope their campaigns will shift the political debate and offer voters a different vision of faith [194806].
Meanwhile, local Democrats in Maine are telling Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to stay out of their upcoming Senate race. The party is working to replace current Senator Graham Platner, and candidates are giving Schumer’s leadership in Washington poor ratings. The warning signals growing tension between national party leaders and local voters [194877].
In a separate development, Democrats are building their own governing blueprint, called “Project 2029.” One key proposal takes direct aim at the “annoyance economy”—a term for everyday frustrations such as robocalls, endless hold times, and hidden fees. The plan seeks to regulate these common irritations, which lawmakers say cost consumers time and money. The initiative is a response to Republican-led Project 2025, offering a competing vision for federal policy [190854].