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By Josh Lederman
The Hill<\/p>\n

Democrats claim to have an unprecedented, promising opportunity to expand their voter base into previously uncharted territory \u2014 religious voters.<\/p>\n

Republicans have long walked in lock step with the loudest and most influential voices in the American religious sphere, professing a monopoly on the faith-based values that drive the decisions of millions of religious voters. <\/p>\n

But eager to leave no stone unturned as they peruse the electorate for 2012 supporters, Democrats are setting out to court faith-based voters by connecting their policies on economic issues to the values of equality, tolerance and humanitarianism. <\/p>\n

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By Josh LedermanThe Hill Democrats claim to have an unprecedented, promising opportunity to expand their voter base into previously uncharted territory \u2014 religious voters. 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