Social conservative movement goes mainstream in 2012

With all the talk about the tea party eclipsing social conservatives as the most important grassroots base in conservative politics, mainstream news outlets are finally picking up on the continued strength of the religious right. As the NY Times reported this weekend from Iowa, a resurgent social conservative movement is shaping the first stage of the presidential nominating contest. If you are planning on closely following the 2012 race, keep an eye on new organizations like Ralph Reeds Faith & Freedom Coalition.

I never saw a real disconnect between the tea party and the social conservative movement. Folks like Rep. Michele Bachmann and Sen. Jim DeMint, both national tea party leaders, have been influential voices in our movement for a long time and have not waivered on values issues while embracing the Tea Partys message. The tea party is packed with veterans of Christian conservative activism.

Social conservatives have always been anti-tax, fiscal conservatives and it is natural for us to join up and even lead the tea party.

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