Pat Robertson Explains Support for Pro-Abortion Candidate Rudy Giuliani

Life News ^ | 11/15 | Steven Ertelt

[wagglebee]

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Pat Robertson appeared on the "Hannity & Colmes" show Wednesday and explained his support for pro-abortion Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani. Robertson said he believes Giuliani will appoint judges who will overturn Roe even though he backs legal abortion and has supported Planned Parenthood.

Robertson said he opposes abortion and believes life begins at conception but that there are "various ways to protect life" -- with appointing judges to the Supreme Court as the top method.

"And I think Rudy Giuliani has assured the American people that he's going to appoint justices in the likeness of Scalia and John Roberts, et cetera," Robertson explained. "And he has assured people that, he assured me and others, and I believe him."

Asked how he could support Giuliani when the former mayor supports abortion, Robertson told the Fox news program beliefs on abortion don't matter if a president appoints pro-abortion judges.

"It really doesn't matter what your belief is if the courts nullify what you do," he said.

"And so I'm interested in judges. I think in the last election, in my opinion, the three most important issues were judges, judges, and judges. And I think it's still that way in terms of abortion," Robertson said.

Told that Giuliani appointed judges as mayor that probably were not pro-life, Robertson insisted Giuliani is being truthful when it comes to his plans for Supreme Court appointees.

"Well, I think he's telling the truth. I mean, you could say, well, he's a liar, but he has assured the American people who his standards are," Robertson said. "But I'm just taking him at his word as to what he's going to do as president."

However, Giuliani has said that the judges he appoints could rule either way on the question of reversing the Roe v. Wade ruling that allowed unlimited abortions.

"It would be okay to repeal. Or it would be okay also if a strict constructionist judge viewed it as precedent, and I think a judge has to make that decision," he said during a May Republican debate.

"But I think ultimately that decision that has to be made is one that government shouldn't make," Giuliani said in an August debate, restating his pro-abortion views. "Ultimately, a woman should make that with her conscience and ultimately with her doctor."

[wagglebee]

As if a RINO like Hannity was ever going to call Robertson on Rooty Toot's pro-abortion agenda.

[wagglebee]

Pro-Life Ping

[wagglebee]

Stop Rudy Ping

[Graybeard58]

I watched a little bit of it last night but had to turn it off. There's only so much mutual ass kissing I can stand to watch.

[Coldwater Creek]

I don’t want to hear it Pat!

[dynachrome]

It all boils down to “Do you believe Rooty?”
Not.

[cripplecreek]

One real good reason why I ignore endorsements from most people and groups.

[dit_xi]

"As if a RINO like Hannity was ever going to call Robertson on Rooty Toot's pro-abortion agenda." Maartieee!!! It looks like Hannity has been Ruditized & Giulianized.

[Afronaut]

"Asked how he could support Giuliani when the former mayor supports abortion, Robertson told the Fox news program beliefs on abortion don't matter if a president appoints pro-abortion judges."

What am I missing here?

[tioga]

Thank God I follow Jesus and not some man with clay feet like Pat Robertson. Makes life so much easier to deal with.

[gate2wire]

“I mean, you could say, well, he’s a liar, but he has assured the American people who his standards are...”

Hahahaha...I’m sure he “assured” his wives that he wasn’t cheating on them.
The guy(rudi) is a piece of $hit. If he’d cheated/lied to his wives, he’ll cheat on you. Spit.

[tear gas]

"Robertson told the Fox news program beliefs on abortion don't matter if a president appoints pro-abortion judges."

Aside from money and power, Robertson believes in nothing.

And Fox keeps on pushing Rudy.

I don't like what I'm seeing.

[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

Mega-Barf Alert PING!

[tioga]

Rudy has NO passion and commitment to pro-life issues and will fold like a lawn chair when the time comes.

[Doofer]

Robertson said he believes Giuliani will appoint judges who will overturn Roe even though he backs legal abortion and has supported Planned Parenthood.

[donna]

there are "various ways to protect life" -- with appointing judges to the Supreme Court as the top method.

How does it help?

[George W. Bush]

Robertson is a complete kook and fraud. This endorsement is just the pinnacle of disgusting career.

Robertson is facing real criticism from the Religious Right for it including some calls to boycott him.

[ari-freedom]

either he is just totally crazy... or he really believes Rudy will get the nomination anyway and this is the only way social conservatives can get through the door in a Rudy administration
remember this guy from braveheart?

[Paperdoll]

Hannity knows where his bread and butter come from. Ails and Murdoch are both Giuliani supporters. Of course they would have Robinson on. (I no longer watch 700 Club, Pat!)

[George W. Bush]

It all boils down to “Do you believe Rooty?”

"Do you Rudolph Giuliani take this woman to be your wife until death do you part?"
Rudy: "I do."
"Do you Rudolph Giuliani take this woman to be your wife until death do you part?"
Rudy: "I do."
"Do you Rudolph Giuliani take this woman to be your wife until death do you part?"
Rudy: "I do."

Clearly, a man of his word.