Robert Jones

Public Religion Research Institute

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Robert P. Jones is CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research group. He is the author of The End of White Christian America.

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Politically, Trump’s great wall may not be worth the government shutdown. But it appeals to his base, including evangelical Christians.

Trump‘s Wall and the Politics of ‘Us Versus Them’

Politically, Trump’s great wall may not be worth the government shutdown. But it appeals to his base, including evangelical Christians.

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Evangelicals overwhelmingly backed President Trump in 2016 and remain among his most loyal followers. Prominent pastors offer frequent public praise of the president.

Are Evangelicals betraying their principles in pursuit of politics?

Evangelicals overwhelmingly backed President Trump in 2016 and remain among his most loyal followers. Prominent pastors offer frequent public praise of the president.

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Day Two of the GOP convention was more about demonizing Hillary Clinton than extolling Donald Trump -- nominated by delegates who were still divided.

Does "Make American Great Again" Mean 'Turn Back the Clock?'

Day Two of the GOP convention was more about demonizing Hillary Clinton than extolling Donald Trump -- nominated by delegates who were still divided.

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