July 12, 2009
Reed to refashion coalition: Conservative Christians appear ready for 21st century approach
by Aaron Gould Sheinin
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
One of the most controversial and successful figures of late 20th century politics wants to expand his brand to the 21st.
Ralph Reed believes conservative voters of faith need a Christian Coalition 2.0.
And the man once dubbed the "right hand of God" by Time magazine is returning to the arena where he had his greatest success to try and make it so.
"This is not going to be your daddy's Christian Coalition," Reed said in an interview to describe his new venture, the Faith and Freedom Coalition. "It has to be younger, hipper, less strident, more inclusive and it has to harness the 21st century that will enable us to win in the future."
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