The Pew Coup Q Stew

Why would so many people who know better back Trump? Don’t underestimate the religious factor and Trump’s transactional willingness to push almost any policy that gives him power. It’s a transactional relationship that has worked to great effect for the religious right so far. See the makeup of the Supreme Court and the state of abortion laws for an example. Politico: Trump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administration. “Spearheading the effort is Russell Vought, president of The Center for Renewing America, part of a conservative consortium preparing for Trump’s return to power.” And when it comes to many of these issues, most of the party leaders are fully on board. Nikki Haley sides with Alabama Supreme Court on IVF ruling: ‘Embryos, to me, are babies.’

+ The Alabama Supreme Court opinion holding that embryos are children, explained.

+ And don’t be surprised that the decision in Alabama was infused with religious language. Alabama Supreme Court chief justice spreads Christian nationalist rhetoric on QAnon conspiracy theorist’s show.