Author Archives: Kevin Coe

Lots of establishment types like to say there’s nothing new under the sun with respect to religion and politics. In December 2004, White House speechwriter Michael Gerson told journalists that George W. Bush’s religious rhetoric was the same old thing … Continue reading →

If you have listened closely to any of George W. Bush’s national addresses during his tenure in the White House, you probably know how the president feels about mixing religion and politics: he digs it. Since Bush entered office, and … Continue reading →

In the final debate, President Bush claimed, “God wants everybody to be free,” reiterating a theme that has been a staple of his discourse—and foreign policy— since January 2003. For Bush, such rhetoric is politically invaluable: it speaks directly to … Continue reading →