Have you ever met a conservative that wasn't Christian? No, because conservatives are generally more tradition. The more traditional candidates are generally conservative. Why? Because if they weren't traditional, they would be progressive. And if you are progressive, you certainly aren't a conservative. Nice logic cirlce there. Anyway, Christian values often mimic, closely, that of the republican party. . The Dems try to downplay religion because, of course, it has no place in state affairs (yeah, right). The Christians aren't going to be too keen on someone denying their faith and therefore flock (good word here) towards the conservatives.