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Bachmann Beats Palin at Christian Testimony

Bachmann speaks from the altar, Palin from behind a camera.
Anthea Butler
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Pawlenty, Romney Won’t Sign FAMiLY LEADER Pledge

Why Bachmann will and they won’t.
Sarah Posner
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Neo-Confederates and the Revival of “Theological War” for the “Christian Nation”

The theological underpinnings of GOP presidential candidates’ ties to neo-confederate groups.
Sarah Posner
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The 'Aw, Snap, Paul Ryan!' Bloggingheads Debate

Religion and presidential candidates, and more on Jesus and the budget.
Sarah Posner
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How Evangelicals Pick Presidents

How much do the big name endorsements matter to voters?
Sarah Posner
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The Perry v. Bachmann Primary at Liberty Unversity

Squeezing out Pawlenty, ex-gay therapy, and the “liquid love” of the religious right.
Sarah Posner
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The Real Story Behind Rick Perry’s Secret Meetings with Pastors

Support for his prayer rally? Check. For a presidential bid? We’ll see.
Sarah Posner
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Rick Perry's Kingmaker, and David Brooks Wakes Up

Welcome back from vacation.
Sarah Posner
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The View from a Jew at a “Solemn Assembly” Like Rick Perry’s

What the Texas governor’s “The Response” is all about.
Sarah Posner
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To Pray or Not to Pray

GOP presidential candidates differ.
Sarah Posner
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