This is exactly how the repression of Christians in Mexico began many years ago prior to the Cristeros War. Christians were called terrorists who were intent on undermining the government and the government decided that the only solution was to dissolve the Churches and deny citizens the right to religious liberty.
After I voted for Jimmy Carter (because he was a Sunday School Teacher) I had to reexamine how to make those decisions.
I came up with my own litmus test that has never failed me since.
Ask three simple questions about any candidate - Their position on:
1) The Nation of Israel,
2) The unborn Child, and
3) The Lord Jesus.