Posted on 12/12/2011 2:40:13 PM PST by Berlin_Freeper
Gingrich now appears to have picked up the support of shadowy evangelical activist David Lane, a major kingmaker for the Christian Right. Lane, who rarely gives interviews and generally stays out the spotlight, is widely credited with reenergizing the GOP's conservative Christian base after the 2008 election.
Lane was instrumental in convincing Rick Perry get in the race earlier this year, and even helped orchestrate The Response prayer rally, the de facto launch of Perry's campaign. But sources who know Lane say he has been distancing himself from Perry as the Texas Governor slipped in the polls. Now Lane seems to be throwing his weight behind Gingrich.
Lane's support for Gingrich was made clear at a secret meeting of influential Iowa pastors last month, according to sources who attended the event. Sources told Business Insider that Lane basically anointed Gingrich, joining the candidate at the podium after his speech and calling on the pastors to put their hands on Gingrich and pray for a leader that who would be in the position of becoming the next president.
One source who witnessed the prayer described it to BI as the most "powerful" moment of the two-day conference.
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So, a Roman Catholic candidate has become the favorite because of the machinations of an evangelical preacher no one has heard of? These guys are in a panic.
Hummm, doesn’t sound like the same person:
http://www.americanindependent.com/195916/reclusive-evangelical-organizer-david-lane-bemoans-the-rise-of-secular-judges-media
At some point in the future are we going to see David Lane go the way of Ralph Reed?
Exactly, especially Lane.
What is this dude going to do if Newt slips in the polls? This guy seems a little fickle.
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