Detroit pastor says progressive candidates are trying to 'virtue-signal' to Christian voters

Detroit Pastor Lorenzo Sewell told Fox News Digital that progressive politicians are trying to "virtue-signal, placate, and try to propagate to Christians" because they represent the largest religious voting bloc in America."It's the largest voting bloc in America.We're celebrating 250 years, where our forefathers — they understood that the God of the Bible, the Lord Jesus Christ, would give them the ability to start this great nation," Sewell said.

"And we see that we've not been a perfect nation, but we understand that we've been the most benevolent.""We've been the nation that's protected Israel," he continued."We've been the nation that, quite frankly, has spread Christianity throughout the world to reach hundreds of millions of people in the last 250 years."Three progressive Democratic candidates running for the U.S.

Senate — Florida state Rep.Angie Nixon, former Michigan health official Abdul El-Sayed and Texas state Rep.

James Talarico — shared a penchant for bucking the Democratic establishment in their high-profile primary bids this midterm cycle.They have also incorporated their religions and faiths into their campaigns and messaging to voters.JAMES TALARICO ADMITS PAST COMMENTS 'MISSED THE MARK' WHEN CONFRONTED ON CLAIMS LIKE GOD IS 'NON-BINARY'Democratic candidate for Senate James Talarico speaks during a rally in San Antonio, Texas, on May 29, 2026.

(Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images)Talarico, a Texas state lawmaker and theological seminary graduate, has often cited biblical scripture to defend progressive policies, gaining national attention.Talarico has argued that Jesus focused on feeding the hungry, welcoming strangers, and helping the poor rather than engaging in partisan culture wars."Imagine a Democratic Party that takes on big money and isn’t captured by it," Talarico told an audience of Democrats in Hays County, according to a report by the Texas Tribune.

"Imagine a Democratic Party that delivers for people on housing, health c...