July 22, 2009
Ex-Christian Coalition firebrand looking for redemption with broader venture
by Greg Bluestein
The Associated Press
ATLANTA - Ralph Reed was once a powerful force in Republican politics, able to marshal millions of religious conservatives to the polls while leading the Christian Coalition.
Then his political career took a tumble in 2006 when he was clobbered by a lesser-known opponent in the Republican primary for Georgia lieutenant governor, leading some to conclude Reed's days as an influential GOP figure were over.
But Reed is searching for a dose of redemption. He's launched a new venture that supporters hope will bolster a Republican Party struggling to find its footing after the 2008 election and a recent string of embarrassing scandals.
"I don't view it as a comeback," Reed said in a recent interview. "I view it as something I've always done -- trying to be part of the solution and trying to build at the grass roots (level)."
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