More bizarre developments in the Baldacci alumni network

In June we reminded you that Maine governor John Baldacci, while a Congressman, lived for four years in a Capitol Hill church run by "the Family," a secretive, conservative Christian movement. At that, time, three Republican politicians embroiled in sex scandals were revealed to be Family members as well.

The group wants to build a worldwide movement of strong leaders - mostly men - who are very closely linked to each other in what some have called a "spiritual offensive."

Now - by which we mean last night - comes Rachel Maddow, exploring the foreign-policy activities of the Family, including sending US senators to Africa to preach to political leaders on that continent.

It's a 10-minute clip, but well worth the watch: