According to a Christian Post article, Hillary Clinton’s acceptance of Rick Warren’s invitation to her to attend his Global Summit on AIDS may help win Clinton the Presidency of the United States. The article, Clinton’s ‘Gutsy’ Church Appearance Softens Evangelicals, states:
Initially, some felt ill at ease over the New York senator’s appearance at the Global Summit on AIDS and the Church hosted by Saddleback Valley Community Church because of her support for abortion and gay rights … The former first lady reportedly won a standing ovation from the audience of over 1,500 Christian pastors, nongovernmental organizations and church members….
Experts have noted that Clinton has much to gain from a favorable reception at the Saddleback conference.
An August Pew Research Center survey found that 58 percent of white evangelical Protestants surveyed that identified themselves as Democrat or leaning towards that party had an unfavorable impression of Clinton, Pew research director Scott Keeter said to Reuters.
A good reception at the influential megachurch might help Clinton make inroads among the evangelical voters.
