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Trump VP pick guarantees conservative Christians a place in halls of power

by Lydia Davies

At the Faith & Freedom Coalition breakfast in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Republican vice presidential nominee, Senator JD Vance, reassured conservative Christians of their significant role within the Republican Party amidst concerns over the party's platform changes on issues like abortion and same-sex marriage.

According to The Christian Post Vance emphasised that social conservatives will always have a place in the party, stating: "Social conservatives have a seat at this table, and they always will, so long as I have any influence in this party."

Addressing modifications to the Republican Platform that softened its stance against abortion and removed explicit opposition to same-sex marriage, Vance highlighted politics as "the art of the possible" and urged social conservatives to view these changes within the broader context of progress and strategic political navigation.

Despite criticism from conservative Christian groups over the platform revisions, Vance vouched for Trump's commitment to social conservative values and asked for trust and grace for the administration.

The Platform Integrity Project, initiated by conservative groups including the Family Research Council (FRC), aims to preserve "life and family values" in the GOP platform. FRC President Tony Perkins expressed concerns over reports that "pro-life principles" might be excluded from the platform.

While some activists criticised the platform's perceived departure from traditional conservative stances, others like Faith and Freedom Coalition Chairman Ralph Reed asserted its pro-life position.

The National Right to Life praised the platform committee's efforts, contrasting the GOP's stance with that of the Democratic Party.

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