Evangelical voters: what politicians are doing, with language, to court them

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Republicans have long been successful at courting evangelical voters. Lisa Sharon Harper, evangelical leader and author, explains how politicians use language to appeal to evangelicals. History, race and language have all played a role in mobilizing one of the most influential voting groups in the country. Guest: Lisa Sharon Harper, author of “Evangelical Does Not Equal Republican … or Democrat” and executive director of New York Faith & Justice

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