My Christian Coalition neighbors truly believe they are in the business of challenging the subversion of Christian ideals. For them, strategy is foremost because consensus is unquestionable. There is no need for debate. Organizations like the Christian Coalition provide members with a sense of community and political opportunity. Operation Precinct '96 activists are a tight-knit group.
Most members seem committed for the long haul.
The workshop was a place to refine an intense familiarity with process that attendees already possessed. Round One of the campaign to send Christian Coalition delegates to precinct, county, state and national Republican conventions begins on March 12 when precinct conventions are convened following the primary elections. The months between March and August will provide a telling timetable to gauge the effects of local efforts on national party platforms and nominations. There is much to be learned. Liz Gore is a research assistant for the Los Angeles-based Institute for the Study of the Religious Right.