Quoting the Bible, more Democrats lean into being Christian

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

For generations now, the GOP has been far more comfortable than its opponents in quoting Bible verses and talking about how Christianity informs its politics. Democrats, meanwhile, have largely shied away from public proclamations of faith -- such that critics say they have seemed apologetic about Christianity.

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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. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-24 12:05 AM | Reply

So.... summing it up...

Democrats seems to be turning to the Bible to get votes, while Republicans seem to be turning to autocracy to get votes.

Quite the curious turn of events.

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-24 01:00 AM | Reply

The GOP has abandoned the teachings of Jesus.

#3 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-03-24 07:16 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

The GOP has abandoned the teachings of Jesus.

#3 | Posted by Nixon at

The GOP was never Christian.

The GOP was never patriotic.

The GOP was never manly.

Because the GOP was never these things, any pig could have stepped in to lead them.

And so here we are.

#4 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-24 08:48 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1