BY Benjamin ClarkSeptember 10, 2024
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 | September 10, 2024
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Trump Forms Catholic Voter Coalition Ahead of Election

On September 4, former President Donald Trump initiated a new campaign effort aimed at Catholic voters by launching the "Catholics for Trump" coalition. This strategic move seeks to bolster support amid indications that Catholic voters currently prefer Vice President Kamala Harris as the next presidential candidate.

According to The Tablet, the "Catholics for Trump" coalition is launched as polls suggest Catholic voters are leaning towards Vice President Kamala Harris over Trump in the upcoming presidential election.

The coalition, announced by the Trump-Vance campaign, targets key issues that resonate with Catholic constituents, particularly emphasizing religious liberty and family values. These focal points reflect Trump's broader political agenda that intertwines with faith-based voter interests.

The Role of Faith in Trump's Past and Future Policies

Trump was highlighted on the coalition’s website for achievements appealing to the Catholic community, including being the first sitting president to address the March for Life rally in person, reinforcing his stance on life issues central to Catholic teachings.

The site also features images of Donald and Melania Trump at key religious sites, including a Vatican visit, symbolizing the campaign's connection with faith-oriented voters.

Matt and Mercedes Schlapp, reprising their roles from Trump’s 2020 campaign, emphasized the coalition's focus on defending religious freedoms and family values.

Trump's Interaction with Catholic and Political Calendars

The timing of the coalition’s launch closely followed Trump's public recognition of the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8. This acknowledgment was marked by Trump through a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, celebrating this important date in the Catholic tradition with an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

This move appears to be a direct strategy to resonate emotionally and spiritually with Catholics, displaying a public appreciation for religious milestones that are significant to the Catholic community.

The coalition, while solidifying Trump’s appeal to religious communities, comes at a time when polls from August 28-30 showed a preference among Catholic voters for Vice President Kamala Harris, with 50% support for Harris as opposed to 43% for Trump, and 6% undecided.

Political Climate Amidst the Catholic Voter Base

Further probing among undecided voters revealed a shift, with support rising to 54% for Harris and 45% for Trump. This highlights the ongoing competition for the Catholic vote, a key demographic in U.S. elections.

Catholic experts note both alignment and tension between Harris's and Trump's platforms in relation to Catholic social teachings, reflecting complex voter sentiment tied to religious and ethical issues.

The Catholics for Trump coalition aims to recalibrate Trump's appeal to Catholic voters, as both sides compete for this influential base ahead of the election.

Written by: Benjamin Clark

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