“C” is for the Christian Coalition. The Christian Coalition is a national organization founded in 1989 by Pat Robertson, the founder of the Christian Broadcast Network. It serves as a grassroots organization for conservative Christians to be involved in community, social, and political action. The South Carolina chapter was founded in 1992, with Roberta Combs of Hanahan, a former treasurer of the South Carolina Republican Party, serving as chair. Combs later replaced Robertson as president of the national Christian Coalition in 2001. Like the national organization, the South Carolina Christian Coalition has concentrated on political activities. In particular, the organization has focused on raising the profile of what they term “pro-family” issues. Many political commentators credited the South Carolina Christian Coalition with helping Texas governor George W. Bush win the South Carolina Republican presidential primary in 2000.
“C” is for the Christian Coalition
