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Political voting blocks disguise themselves as churches

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Turning a massive congregation into a unified political voting bloc yields massive influence. This giant independent church strictly dictates who its members vote for during elections, making ambitious politicians constantly beg their ministers for a coveted spiritual endorsement.

Political voting blocks disguise themselves as churches
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