The Christian Right, the South, and State Politics

Authors

Gregory A. Petrow, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Thad Beyle, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2002

Publication Title

SouthNow

Issue

3

First Page

9

Last Page

10

Abstract

The Christian Right arrived on the scene dramatically in 1980, its membership in President Reagan's electoral coalition indicative of a new politicization among religious conservatives. The movement flourished during the 1980s, spearheading campaigns against abortion rights and mobilizing supporters to vote for Republican candidates.

Recommended Citation

Petrow, Gregory A. and Beyle, Thad, "The Christian Right, the South, and State Politics" (2002). Political Science Faculty Publications. 2.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/poliscifacpub/2