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...But a new crop of Democratic leaders is hoping to flip the script.

Members of Congress across the United States -- from Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia to Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington, along with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear -- are talking more about how their public service is rooted in their Christian faith.

State Rep. James Talarico, a Presbyterian seminary student who is the democratic nominee for U.S. Senate seat in Texas, earned national attention for his unabashed quoting of the Bible -- highlighted in a viral interview with podcaster Joe Rogan.

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who lost to Mr. Talarico in the primary on March 3, talks about her Baptist faith.

And a cadre of faith-based political consultants stands ready to guide Democrats again this election cycle, hoping for a new boldness. ...