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Where do ‘values voters’ stand ahead of the VP debate?
The two VP candidates, Kaine and Pence, debate Tuesday. Both are devout Christians, but so far this presidential contest has been noteworthy for its lack of focus on social issues. Where do the so-called “values voters” stand this election?
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenThe two vice presidential candidates – Tim Kaine and Mike Pence – debate Tuesday night. Both are devout Christians, but so far this presidential contest has been noteworthy for its lack of focus on social issues. Where do the so-called “values voters” stand this election?
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5 storiesAhead of the VP debate, where do ‘values voters’ stand?
Mike Pence and Tim Kaine, the two vice presidential candidates debate Tuesday night. Both are devout Christians, and issues like abortion and gay rights have been an important rallying cry for Christian conservatives in past elections. So far, though, this presidential contest has been noteworthy for its lack of focus on social issues.
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