I did not watch the interview. I merely read the post at the beginning of this thread. However, if what Dobson said is not a threat, what is it? And, again, who made what promise to do the "right thing" by voting against Specter? Dobson should just state his reasons for not wanting Specter - and let his followers (and the Senators) read between the lines as to what they should do.
I have never met Dr. Dobson, so I cannot speak for his humility - but he does come across as acrimonious (which I can deal with, acrimony being part of the blood supply of politics) and pompous (which I find somewhat disdainful, certainly for a man in his position.).
B.S.
James Dobson is one of the least pompous men on the planet.
'Nuff said.