Posted on 05/08/2006 12:00:21 AM PDT by RWR8189
MANY have wondered if my invitation to Senator John McCain to deliver the commencement address next Saturday to our graduating class at Liberty University represents my support for his possible run for the presidency in 2008. It does not.
The senator's speech does not symbolize an endorsement of an unannounced candidacy on my part, and it does not mark the quest for such an endorsement on his part. Mr. McCain has never sought such an endorsement, and I have not offered one.
To understand the significance of Mr. McCain's commencement address, it helps to understand Liberty University.
Since I founded it in 1971, Liberty has grown into a liberal arts university with more than 23,000 students. While Liberty maintains its evangelical Christian roots, there is a healthy religious, political, geographic and racial diversity within an atmosphere of academic excellence. Part of our tradition is to expose students to outstanding leaders from all walks of life, including some who may not completely agree with Liberty's philosophy.
Our commencement exercises present an opportunity to do this. Past speakers like George H. W. Bush, Clarence Thomas, Billy Graham and Ed Meese have all shared their wisdom with our students. What these speakers have in common, despite their differences, is the belief that America is made better through a life dedicated to public service. Mr. McCain fits squarely within this tradition.
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Falwell is spinning like mad. Considering all the times real conservatives have supported him when he was under attack, this is just plain backstabbing.
I think it is entirely predictable what Falwell is doing, it's coming up on election time and he is desparate to be seen as relevant.
He is not.
He's been so dependable, this is really disappointing.
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