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Democratic Party
Running up to the 2008 election, the Democratic Party began making more visible efforts to reach out to religious voters. Pro-life Democrats have struggled in the party, both in elections and in their own party. President Obama's election ushered in a number of changes, including a new health care law and a mandate for employers to provide contraception. He also maintained the status quo in hiring provisions for religious groups seeking federal funding.
Megachurch Primaries
How the leading Democratic candidates are trying to win evangelical votes.
January 9, 2008
Dean Vows to Reach Evangelicals as Democratic Leader
But many are waiting to see if the DNC walk matches their talk.
February 14, 2005
Editorial: Can We Come to the Party?
Never confuse access to politicians with influence on policy.
October 27, 2008
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Obama Pleads for a More Prayerful Washington
At National Prayer Breakfast, President urges Democrats and Republicans to be less partisan, more prayer-minded. Top faith aide, Josh Dubois, steps down.
February 8, 2013
'God' on the Campaign Trail
Romney campaigns on keeping 'God' on our coins (and in his heart) after Democratic Party debate.
September 10, 2012
Pro-Life Democrats Dwindle in Congress
Redistricting and retirements may halve the small group—again.
June 26, 2012
Democrats Receive Blowback over Outreach to Religious Voters
Religious left groups have criticized the DNC’s choice due to Derrick Harkins’s views on abortion and same-sex marriage.
November 4, 2011
Pro-Life Democrats Ousted as Election Centers on the Economy
Anti-abortion groups spent millions against supporters of healthcare reform bill.
November 3, 2010
The Death of Pro-Life Democrats
Anti-abortion groups lead charge to halve their number in the House.
October 28, 2010
Health Care Reform Splits Democrats on Abortion
Pro-life Democrats disagree over whether bills include federal funding for abortion.
October 23, 2009
Preach and Reach 
Despite his liberal record, Barack Obama is making a lot of evangelicals think twice.
October 6, 2008
Comparing the Platforms
Where the parties stand on abortion, faith-based programs, religious liberty, and other issues.
August 27, 2008
Americans (and More Evangelicals) Want Churches out of Politics
Pew survey also raises questions about whether Democratic faith outreach is working.
August 22, 2008
Will It Be Bayh?
Why choosing the Indiana senator as a running mate could help Obama with religious conservatives.
August 20, 2008
The Party of Faith
Democrats and Republicans vie for the title in their upcoming elections.
August 6, 2008
Faith Is Not a Freak Show
Let's make sure we learn the right lessons from the primary season.
July 31, 2008
The Other Election
Faith-friendly Democrats may take more congressional seats from Republicans this fall.
July 9, 2008
Do the Democrats Have a Prayer Yet?
Amy Sullivan explains how the Democrats alienated evangelicals and are trying to win them back.
April 1, 2008
Do Evangelicals Really Prefer Hillary to Obama? No One Knows For Sure
Without exit-poll data for Democrats, reliable data is hard to come by.
March 3, 2008
Continental Divide
Hispanic evangelicals move toward the Democrats — and away from white evangelicals.
January 23, 2008
The Megachurch Primaries
How the leading Democratic candidates are trying to win evangelical votes.
January 9, 2008
Q&A: Rep. Heath Shuler
Shuler, a Democratic Congressman from North Carolina who ran as a social conservative, defeated a Republican incumbent in 2006.
June 26, 2007
50 Family Feuds
Democratic Congress prompts Alliance for Marriage to focus on states.
April 20, 2007
Focus on the Family Praises Democrats, Slams Republicans
Dobson says values voters stayed home after GOP abandoned them.
November 9, 2006
Declaring Victory
Evangelical Democrats claim credit, leading conservatives find plenty to blame.
November 8, 2006
God's Will in the Public Square
Democratic Senator Barack Obama gets it mostly right.
September 1, 2006
The Life of Bryan
Michael Kazin explains why American politics needs another William Jennings Bryan.
June 1, 2006
Abortion Litmus Tests and Fundamental Values
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April 13, 2006
Pastor, State Senator Considering Illinois Gubernatorial Run
James Meeks, head of state's largest church, seeks to overcome social conservatives' racial barrier.
April 11, 2006
Dean Vows to Reach Evangelicals as Democratic Leader
But many are waiting to see if the DNC walk matches their talk.
February 14, 2005
Jim Wallis: 'I See Genuine Soul-Searching Among Democrats'
Evangelical activist says it's time to find common ground on abortion and other issues.
February 11, 2005
John Kerry's Open Mind
The candidate has roots in liberal Catholicism, establishment Protestantism, and secular idealism.
October 1, 2004
Not Far from the Brahmin Tree
Kerry's morals have been shaped by an old Protestant establishment.
October 1, 2004
Senate's Top Democrat in the Cross Hairs
Conservative social issues may alienate voters from Tom Daschle's Washington record.
October 1, 2004
Silencing Democrats' Religious Speakers
Plus: Washington Post vs. freedom, censoring Romans 1, and many, many other stories from online sources around the world.
August 1, 2004
Democrat Says He Was Fired From Catholic Charities Over Abortion
Plus: Another blow to the partial-birth abortion ban, church attacks in India and Cyprus, and other stories from online sources around the world.
August 1, 2004
Worshiping an 'Awesome God' at the Democratic National Convention
Plus: Amish in the City premieres tonight, challenging Sri Lanka's anti-conversion bill, Christians accused of bad motives in Sudan activism, and other stories from online sources around the world.
July 1, 2004
To Replace Jesse Jackson Jr., Candidates Court Clergy
With no Democratic Party endorsement, black ministers' support is thought to be particularly important for a special primary election in a district that has been remapped. (The New York Times)
The Dilemma of Pro-Life Democrats
As the number of pro-life Democratic candidates in many states gets smaller and smaller, or non-existent, a DFLA member may find that his only option is to discreetly vote Republican. (Crisis Magazine)
Poll: Voters in both parties back abstinence ed
A new national survey reveals widespread support for abstinence education across the political spectrum, with nearly 8 in 10 Democratic parents with school-aged children voicing their approval. (Baptist Press)
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