By David Sherfinski and Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times - Thursday, September 22, 2016
Donald Trump on Thursday announced the formation of a Catholic advisory group as he looks to shore up support among a voting bloc where polling has shown him running behind 2012 GOP nominee Mitt Romney.
Faced with a choice between Mr. Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, the Catholic leaders, including opponents of Mr. Trump in the GOP primary, said he’s the clear pick now.
Among those is Joseph Cella, founder of the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, who earlier this year signed a letter calling Mr. Trump “manifestly unfit” to be president.
“If you look at the totality of Mr. Trump’s positions, such as preserving and protecting religious liberty, the sanctity of human life, providing an uplifting and empowering economic agenda and opening wide the opportunity for school choice, particularly to Hispanics and African Americans in urban areas, the difference couldn’t be more stark on these core issues between Mr. Trump and Hillary Clinton,” said Mr. Cella.
He’s one of about three dozen Catholics who are part of the advisory group, which includes former Sen. Rick Santorum, a presidential candidate himself in 2012 and 2016; Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the pro-life Susan B. Anthony List; and Matt Schlapp, who chairs the American Conservative Union.
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