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In the 2004 election, the Democrats dropped the ball on outreach to
faith-based voters. In 2006 and 2008 they did better, one of many things
that can plausibly (though hardly persuasively) be credited with their
wins. If you’re anything like me, you both appreciated this turns of
events and got very sick of hearing about it in the news. The Democrats
Have Found Their Faith! Terrific—now let’s move on, lesson learned.

President Obama bared his soul before a cross section of Christian leaders at a White House Easter breakfast on April 6. He spoke publicly of his faith in redemption through Jesus in the most personal terms since becoming president.

Addressing his “brothers and sisters in Christ” among the nearly 90 pastors, bishops and community activists in attendance, Obama spoke of “our risen Savior” and the inspiration he takes from Christ’s resurrection.