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The Line: Politics And The Catholic Church

November 2, 2018 – Sometimes it’s hard for churches, as non-profit organizations, to separate themselves from political ideologies and not get involved in endorsements.  Gene Grant and the Line opinion panelists look at two recent incidents in New Mexico where the Catholic Church has found itself in a delicate balancing act.

Line Panelists:
Dede Feldman, former NM State Senator
Tom Garrity, the Garrity Group PR
Laura Sanchez-Rivét, attorney at Cuddy and McCarthy, LLP
Diane Snyder, former NM state senator

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