GOP Candidates Woo Evangelical Voters

“The annual Faith & Freedom Coalition Policy Conference kicks off Thursday in Washington, giving top-tier presidential contenders as well as long shots such as Rick Santorum and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal a chance to compete for the large evangelical Christian base in the crowded Republican primary contest,” Bloomberg reports.

“For the Republicans preparing to address the conference, it presents a quandary: Whether to go all in with an evangelical base that remains opposed to gay marriage and risk alienating a growing majority of the country.”

“Among those scheduled to attend the conference are Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, and Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, at this point the three strongest contenders for the Republican nomination in polls. Walker, the son of a Baptist preacher, in particular is making an aggressive play for the evangelical vote.”