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The Christian Right, The South, And State Politics, Gregory A. Petrow, Thad Beyle
The Christian Right, The South, And State Politics, Gregory A. Petrow, Thad Beyle
Political Science Faculty Publications
The Christian Right arrived on the scene dramatically in 1980, its membership in President Reagan's electoral coalition indicative of a new politicization among religious conservatives. The movement flourished during the 1980s, spearheading campaigns against abortion rights and mobilizing supporters to vote for Republican candidates.