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Gov. Scott Walker: ‘I don’t know’ whether Obama is a Christian
WaPo ^ | Dan Balz and Robert Costa

Posted on 02/22/2015 7:24:12 AM PST by RoosterRedux

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a prospective Republican presidential contender, said Saturday he does not know whether President Obama is a Christian.

“I don’t know,” Walker said in an interview at the JW Marriott hotel in Washington, where he was attending the winter meeting of the National Governors Association.

Told that Obama has frequently spoken publicly about his Christian faith, Walker maintained that he was not aware of the president’s religion.

“I’ve actually never talked about it or I haven’t read about that,” Walker said, his voice calm and firm. “I’ve never asked him that,” he added. “You’ve asked me to make statements about people that I haven’t had a conversation with about that. How [could] I say if I know either of you are a Christian?”

Walker said such questions from reporters are reflective of a broader problem in the nation’s political-media culture, which he described as fixated on issues that are not relevant to most Americans.

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To: WayneS

OBAMA:

So, I’m rooted in the Christian tradition. I believe that there are many paths to the same place...


21 posted on 02/22/2015 7:38:42 AM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: RoosterRedux
I don't know if the Washington Post is a legitimate news source or that they are in the least trustworthy.
22 posted on 02/22/2015 7:38:51 AM PST by JPG (The GOPe will always find a way to surrender)
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To: RoosterRedux

All these republicans should reply with a direct quote from his book, “should the political winds change,I will stand with the Muslims, something like that.


23 posted on 02/22/2015 7:39:39 AM PST by eyeamok
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To: miss marmelstein

The entire interview is like that.

New Age gobbledygook and cheap suit double-talk.


24 posted on 02/22/2015 7:40:13 AM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: RoosterRedux

God knows. However, the Bible says, “By their fruit, you shall know them.” How often have we seen the Obama family at worship services since he left Jeremiah Wright’s “church” in Chicago? What moral judgments has he made for the nation? How does he treat others?

Just sayin’…..


25 posted on 02/22/2015 7:40:58 AM PST by txrefugee
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To: RoosterRedux
When and where was he baptized into the Christian religion? Most churches keep records of their baptisms.
26 posted on 02/22/2015 7:42:59 AM PST by AEMILIUS PAULUS
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To: RoosterRedux
This halfrican prick is both a communist and mooselimb, either of which precludes being a Christian.

By definition, obummer can not be a believer that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

When he answers that he is a Christian because he was raised by his mother, and she was a Christian, tells you all you need to know about his faith or lack thereof.

27 posted on 02/22/2015 7:43:10 AM PST by USS Alaska (Exterminate the terrorist savages, everywhere.)
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To: RoosterRedux

Slightly better answer: “I don’t know. Why don’t YOU ask HIM?”


28 posted on 02/22/2015 7:45:55 AM PST by cincinnati65
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To: RoosterRedux

A high holy sacrament of the media/left is proliferating the lie that Zero is a Christian. Anyone who doesn’t agree with the big lie must be destroyed.


29 posted on 02/22/2015 7:47:07 AM PST by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: RoosterRedux
"Told that Obama has frequently spoken publicly about his Christian faith, Walker maintained that he was not aware of the president’s religion."

Muslim? Christian? Is there a Saudi royal around for Obama to bow before? Is George Stephanopolous at hand to correct him? ...Frequently? And the press don't jump on him about it? "Separation of Church and State" and all that? They're all a joke.

Great answer from Walker, BTW.
30 posted on 02/22/2015 7:48:00 AM PST by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: RoosterRedux

Walker is driving the libs nuts.


31 posted on 02/22/2015 7:50:49 AM PST by Signalman
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To: BenLurkin
"OBAMA:So, I’m rooted in the Christian tradition. I believe that there are many paths to the same place..."

Uh, what happened to "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."?

"Rooted in the Christian tradition, my dear Aunt Fanny!"

32 posted on 02/22/2015 7:51:22 AM PST by cincinnati65
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To: I want the USA back
The right answer is “did you ask a democrat the same question?

Good one! I'd throw a twist on it and say "After you've asked Hillary Clinton that question, then come back and ask me"
33 posted on 02/22/2015 7:52:00 AM PST by LostInBayport (When there are more people riding in the cart than there are pulling it, the cart stops moving...)
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To: RoosterRedux

Walker is a common sense guy.

This isn’t rocket science, you just have to play the game.

The Dems telegraphed the “war on women” meme in 2012 when journ-0-list Stephanopolus started asking about birth control in the Republican debates. Limbaugh picked up on it right away but a lot of not so savvy R candidates didn’t.


34 posted on 02/22/2015 7:56:30 AM PST by nascarnation (Impeach, convict, deport)
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To: RoosterRedux

How would Jesus have answered this question?

Walker’s answer is perfect. It is the only true one any Christian can possibly give.


35 posted on 02/22/2015 8:00:37 AM PST by bigbob (The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly. Abraham Lincoln)
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To: RoosterRedux

Why can’t we get a candidate who speaks from the heart about all issues including the fact that Obama is an evil bastard?

I’m from Mass. and the reason Elisabeth Warren beat Scott Brown is that, all though she is a lunatic, she has speaks with unbridled conviction. While with Brown you didn’t know what you had. People gravitate to leaders, good or bad.

I fear the same thing happening nationally in 2016. There are such ripe issues hanging low for some republican to just grab if he or she just has the courage of their convictions and started calling things as they are rather than trying to pander to all sides.


36 posted on 02/22/2015 8:03:17 AM PST by bramps (Go West America!)
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To: bramps

Warren could easily be POTUS in 2017. But she needs the Chicago Mob to make it happen.

Not sure what kind of backroom deals they have with the Clinton Crime Family.


37 posted on 02/22/2015 8:05:17 AM PST by nascarnation (Impeach, convict, deport)
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To: RoosterRedux

Perfect answer. Go get em’ Mr. Walker!


38 posted on 02/22/2015 8:05:52 AM PST by Patriot777 (Imagine....that we could see Obama being hauled out of the White House kicking and screaming?)
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To: duckman

That’s because he will make a great president, and set the Dims back for decades.


39 posted on 02/22/2015 8:08:24 AM PST by ncpatriot
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To: Valin

Sometimes it’s just fun to watch the left writhe in political agony. The tea is on me... ; )


40 posted on 02/22/2015 8:08:33 AM PST by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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