Christian Right (conservative political constituency)

Description

A broad, decentralized domestic political constituency of conservative Christian activists, clergy, and allied organizations that mobilizes faith‑based voters and exerts sustained pressure on the White House. In the processed material the faction functions as a loosely coordinated coalition—supplying indispensable allies (for example, Al Caldwell) while generating antagonists (Mary Marsh, John Van Dyke). It dispatches delegations to the White House, issues public statements, leverages media visibility, and pressures personnel and policy decisions; the administration treats it as a single politically consequential bloc requiring careful tactical management.

Affiliated Characters

Eleanor Bartlet

Event Involvements

Events with structured involvement data

3 events

S2E15 · Ellie

Bartlet Erupts Over Danny, Learns Ellie's Defiance, Summons Her

Hailed sarcastically by Bartlet as improbable supporter secured alongside stoners, crystallizing staff's 'political first' in scandal-weary Oval.

Active Representation

Through Bartlet's mocking endorsement recap

Power Dynamics

Conservative force in odd-bedfellows truce

Institutional Impact

Reveals tactical opportunism

Organizational Goals

Align on non-weed issues Leverage administration goodwill

Influence Mechanisms

Public statements of support Strategic endorsements

S2E15 · Ellie

Bartlet Sarcastically Mocks Bizarre Weed Alliances

Christian Right hailed sarcastically by Bartlet as improbable backer alongside pot fans, a staff 'miracle' clashing with weed warriors in the briefing's absurd climax.

Active Representation

Via President's ironic invocation post-briefing

Power Dynamics

Ideological heavyweight improbably aligned with fringe

Institutional Impact

Underscores opportunistic politics transcending divides

Organizational Goals

Secure cultural victories via endorsements Influence administration indirectly

Influence Mechanisms

Moral authority endorsements Voter base mobilization

S2E15 · Ellie

Bartlet Fury-Fueled Summons Ellie

Christian Right hailed sarcastically by Bartlet as improbable backer alongside stoners, capping the political miracle briefing that segues to staff dismissal.

Active Representation

Directly named by President in ironic praise

Power Dynamics

Conservative powerhouse unexpectedly aligned

Institutional Impact

Creates opportunistic right-wing bridge amid crisis

Organizational Goals

Support administration on select issues Counter liberal policy excesses

Influence Mechanisms

Bloc endorsements Moral authority leverage

Related Events

Events mentioning this organization

3 events

S1E1

Damage Control: Leo Confronts Josh on Cubans and the Christian Right

Leo moves through the White House corridors to find Josh and immediately corrals him into damage control. They argue about an unfolding Cuban-raft humanitarian crisis …

S1E1

Bartlet Forces Christian Leaders to Denounce the Lambs of God

A tense delegation from the Christian right presses the White House for concessions after Josh's televised gaffe. The meeting spirals from politicking to moral abrasion …

S2E15

Bartlet Sarcastically Mocks Bizarre Weed Alliances

Fresh from fury over Ellie's defiance, President Bartlet shifts to Josh's briefing on the Surgeon General's fallout: fierce opposition from Judiciary, Oversight, and Appropriations committees …