Les Jones

News > Religion on Parade

The Republicans are traditionally seen as the Christian party in the U.S, but I'm curious to see if the Republicans will put more religion on parade than the Democrats.

I watched the John Kerry video montage leading up to his speech. He says he returned from Vietnam thanks to a higher power. That's one way to soft-pedal it. He wants to take the religious vote, but he won't use the G-word. LATER: He did during the speech, saying (I paraphrase from memory) the Democrats don't want to say that God is on their side, but that they are on God's side. Seems a little weak when facing an enemy determined to destroy us for being infidels. Then again, I'm unconvinced that Kerry thinks we're at war, so why should I expect him to think it's a religious war for our enemies?

P.S. Melissa said she thinks the Republicans will have even more religion at their convention. I said I don't see why - the Republicans are already seen as religious. What the Republicans will do is feature minorities, since they aren't seen as the party for minorities.