The Elephant in the Room: White Evangelicals and the 2016 Presidential Election

Thonnard, Margaret

The Elephant in the Room: White Evangelicals and the 2016 Presidential Election

dc.contributor.advisor	Corey, Elizabeth
dc.contributor.author	Thonnard, Margaret
dc.contributor.department	University Scholar.	en_US
dc.contributor.schools	honors college	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2020-05-22T13:16:25Z
dc.date.available	2020-05-22T13:16:25Z
dc.date.copyright	2020
dc.date.issued	2020-05-22
dc.description.abstract	In 2016, eighty-one percent of white evangelical voters voted for Donald Trump—the demographics’ highest showing of support for any presidential candidate in over two decades. Using both existing and original research, this thesis attempts to create awareness for the historical context behind white evangelical support for Donald Trump. Topics covered include the relationships between high-profile evangelicals and presidents such as Nixon and Reagan, as well as the role of televangelists in the 2016 election. After considering the development of partisanship within the evangelical community, the thesis concludes by assessing the practical options available to evangelical voters in upcoming elections.	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/2104/10896
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
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dc.rights.accessrights	Worldwide access	en_US
dc.title	The Elephant in the Room: White Evangelicals and the 2016 Presidential Election	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US