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Resurrection of the Religious Left?
Anthony Picarello
It is nothing new for Democrats to draw on the organizing and energizing force of religious institutions -- especially in the African-American community -- to turn out voters.
But after significant Republican victories in last week's elections -- widely attributed to the unexpectedly important role of the "values voter" -- Democrats are now emphasizing the importance of casting their policy positions in moral and religious terms that resonate better with people of faith nationwide.
The editorial board of the Los Angeles Times and columnist Ellen Goodman provide good examples of this response to Tuesday's results.