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What's Happening to "Values Voters?"
President Obama today denounced Donald Trump as "vulgar and divisive." He's hardly the poster child for Christian values. But exit polls and surveys show him leading other Republicans with evangelical voters — and some of their leaders — who could play a decisive role in this year's road to the White House.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenPresident Obama today denounced Donald Trump as "vulgar and divisive." He's hardly the poster child for Christian values. But exit polls and surveys show him leading other Republicans with evangelical voters — and some of their leaders — who could play a decisive role in this year's road to the White House.
Later on the program, Jeffrey Goldberg has spent more time with President Obama than any other reporter. We get a window into the "Obama Doctrine."
Photo: Screenshot from Donald Trump video on Christian Values (Donald Trump/Facebook)
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Read the story33 minThe Obama Doctrine: Fear and Force
Since before he took office, President Obama has spoken to one reporter more than any other — focused especially on foreign policy. We hear about the " Obama Doctrine " from Jeffrey Goldberg of the Atlantic. (We'll have more of the conversation tomorrow, including how the legacy of George W. Bush helped shape Obama's "long view.")
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Part II of Warren's interview with Jeffrey Goldberg. The national correspondent for the Atlantic has spent more time talking foreign policy with President Obama than any other journalist. The result is his cover story " The Obama Doctrine ."
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