Kellyanne Conway, former senior adviser to President Trump, sparked controversy with recent comments suggesting that Democrats are “partly” losing minority voters due to perceived attacks on religion.
During an appearance on Fox News’ “Ingraham Angle,” Conway discussed various political topics, emphasizing the importance of religion in American communities, particularly within minority groups.
According to Conway, Democrats’ perceived hostility toward religion is contributing to their struggle in attracting voters of color, citing the presence of Hispanic and Asian American communities in Catholic churches across the country.
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“You have so many Democrats who seem hostile to religion, I think it’s partly why they’re losing voters of color because if you go into any Catholic Church, you and I are both Catholic in any suburb in this country on a Sunday, it’s multi-generations of Hispanics and Asian Americans filling up those pews in some of those Masses,” Conway stated.
Conway’s remarks follow a recent Wall Street Journal poll showing Trump leading President Biden in six out of seven swing states, excluding Wisconsin. She tied this polling data to her argument about Democrats’ struggles with minority voters, suggesting a correlation between religious sentiments and political affiliations.
Additionally, Conway stressed the importance of discussing faith openly, criticizing Democrats for focusing on social science surveys and neglecting discussions around faith and spirituality.
“And you have Democrats always offering us their thoughts, never their prayers, big social science surveys, people are losing their faith,” Conway remarked. “They feel lonely, they feel isolated. We should be talking more about faith, not less.”
This isn’t the first time Conway has voiced concerns about Democrats’ approach to religion. She previously accused them of being “openly hostile” to religion, highlighting diverse demographics within religious congregations and contrasting them with perceived disconnects among white voters.
Conway also criticized Democratic leadership, suggesting that their failure to consider alternative presidential tickets for 2024 could lead to electoral consequences. She predicted that Democrats may regret not replacing President Biden and Vice President Harris earlier, potentially paving the way for a Trump victory in the next presidential election.
