Posted on 10/10/2007 3:07:32 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Conservative evangelical leader Dr. James Dobson admits that a third-party plan supported by pro-family leaders might unintentionally help elect democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton.
The influential pro-family advocate still contends, however, that he would rather vote following his values than compromise and be forced to choose between two pro-choice candidates.
“We’re very, very concerned about the implications of a Hillary Clinton presidency, but you know, we have been working … for 35 years, I’ve been trying to defend the unborn child,” Dobson said on Fox’s Hannity & Colmes show Monday.
“That’s been my life. That’s been my belief, along with marriage and the family and the other things. I can’t now abandon that because we’ve got two bad choices here.”
Currently leading the Democratic race and Republican race are New York senator Hillary Clinton and former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, respectively. Both have been criticized by conservatives for their pro-choice and pro-gay rights stances among other issues.
During a meeting in Salt Lake City, about 50 pro-family leaders decided they would consider backing a third-party candidate if the Republican Party chose a pro-choice nominee, such as Giuliani
In an Op-Ed in the New York Times last week, Dobson explained the coalition’s decision and the reasoning, stating that as “vitally important” as it is for the GOP to win the presidential election, it should not be won “at the expense of what we hold most dear.”
His announcement that a core Republican constituency could consider withdrawing their support from the party next year stirred controversy and created greater division in the already divided GOP.
“Why would we not support someone who does line up with our values system, when we would have to literally hold our noses to support somebody that contradicts those values?” Dobson posed to Hannity – who supports Giuliani despite agreeing with Dobson “99 percent” of the time.
When further pressed on the possibility that his third party plan could help Clinton, Dobson replied that the elections are still far away and elections are “very dynamic” and “volatile.”
“There’s still a possibility that one of those other candidates, a dark horse, could come from nowhere,” Dobson said.
As the frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination, Giuliani has repeatedly stated he can beat Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton – an appealing statement for those who see Clinton as a larger threat.
A recent Gallup Poll also found that the former New York City mayor had an overall favorable rating from churchgoing Protestants. Among the top tier Republican candidates, Giuliani was rated third by religious Protestants after former senator Fred Thompson and Arizona senator John McCain.
I agree, tearing down legitimate conservative candidates will get us nowhere (Rooty Toot is a different story); it’s time to promote candidates based on who they are, rather than on who they are not.
In a perfect world, Duncan Hunter would be the GOP nominee. However, in the REAL world, his campaign is going nowhere in a hurry. Fred Thompson will be the nominee, he will need a good running mate and hopefully it will be Hunter or Huckabee.
The argument we should be having is What document gave the supreme court authority over states rights? The supreme court has no authority except for what is in the constitution.
We are playing into the leftests hands again on this one. They own the courts. We shouldnt be debating our policies based on who is on the supreme court but what is explicitly written in the constitution.
The only way we are going to get out of this cycle of voting for the lesser of two evils is defend the law of the land - the constitution. Instead of electing a president who will appoint conservative judges we should elect someone who will enforce the constitution - We have become an oligarchy.
Dobson’s getting creamed by Christians throughout America. He’s getting slapped around big time.
Dobson’s getting creamed by Christians throughout America. He’s getting slapped around big time.
Dobson’s getting creamed by Christians throughout America. He’s getting slapped around big time.
So we agree, pastors should be able to say whatever they want political or otherwise.
Did you need to say it three times. Or do you studder when you talk to?
Actually, I made up my mind a long time ago that I could not vote for Rudy under any circumstances. I did not need any encouragement or assistance. It's called examining ones conscience. Surprise! Quite a few of us can make up our minds without instructions. We still know how to think a thing through.
You can stop pretending. Pretty obvious you are a Moveon.org stoodge who is only hanging out here to pull the old “I’m a betrayed Conservative” fraud.
Waddle back to DU now Democrat.
“That’s been my life. That’s been my belief, along with marriage and the family and the other things. I can’t now abandon that because we’ve got two bad choices here.”
On the Hannity radio show Dobson said something to the effect of “I wouldn’t know who I am anymore” meaning that a vote for Giuliani would cause him somehow to lose his sense of identity. This tells me he’s acting on pride.
Dobson is making this about himself, thus abandoning the Christian principles he has fought so hard for.
To control his own vote is exactly what he should do. But Dobson has significant influence over large numbers of people. If he keeps this up he will cause many of them to help elect Hillary, all because of his pride.
LLS
“Waddle back to DU now Democrat.”
Ive been posting on here much longer than you. Its obvious that you cant debate. Heck I only thought that liberals like to call names when they cant make an argument but I guess there are some RINOs that are like that too. Pretty pathetic....
it’s not fear of principles, but dealing with mis-guided use of those principles.
“If you want Hillary, then nominate Guliani”
It’s a matter that Dobson wants to give us Hillery whether we like it or not. He’s now in charge of the remote control.
You’re welcome. ;)
Per your personal page you appear to be a Dennis Miller type who only cares about the WOT IN IRAQ. Yeah WOT in Iraq but we let criminals and terrorists cross our border freely. Give me a break. Its obvious you lack the reasoning to debate thoughtfully. Dont even ping me wacko.
That may well be.
But while there may be grounds to chastize those who will support someone who turns a deaf ear to abortion, the fact remains that there is not a critical mass to out number those who support someone whose platform is not pro-life.
President Bush has failed to change the hearts and minds of the citizens. I was going to say in his efforts, but he really hasn't used the bully pulpit in that manner. So after almost 7 years of a pro-life presidency, there really has not been all that much movement. And we're on the cusp of having a Clinton calling the White House home after those 7 years.
It will probably come down to the lesser of two evils in many peoples eyes. But staying at home or voting a third party will be like peeing in your pants. A warm feeling for a few moments, but ultimately you're left with nothing more than cold soggy clothes.
Look at what happened to those handful of people who voted third party for Nader in 2000. For us, it was good news. For them, they lost the White House.
That would make a great bumper sticker. How about his one:
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