The Christian Coalition is a conservative Christian organization founded in 1989 by evangelist Rev. Pat Robertson and politician Ralph Reed. The organization developed a powerful lobbying structure and became a force in United States politics. In the mid 1990s, the Christian Coalition enjoyed a close relationship with the White House, moving headquarters from Virginia to Washington, D.C.News From Underground: The Christian Coalition Has Gone Broke (October 8, 2005) Presently, both founders have left the Coalition to pursue other interests.Washington Post: Christian Coalition Shrinks as Debt Grows(April 9, 2006)
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- "The Coalition is a political organization, made up of pro-family Americans who care deeply about ensuring that government serves to strengthen and preserve, rather than threaten, our families and our values. To that end, we work continuously to identify, educate and mobilize Christians for effective political action." — Christian Coalition websiteChristian Coalition: About Us
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Founded in 1989
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Subscribes to conservative philosophy
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Roberta Combs (through 2006)
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Rev. Joel Hunter turned down presidency in 2006 because of differences in goalsCNN: Christian Coalition President-elect Resigns (November 28, 2006)
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Based in South Carolina
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Several state chapters have severed ties with national organization
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Tax exempt status of Christian Coalition of America endangered by voter guides in 2005Los Angeles Times: Christian Coalition Is Splintering (September 5, 2006)
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Competing groups include Focus on the Family and the Family Research Council
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Joined with ACLU and MoveOn to support Net Neutrality
