Just from my personal observation of the Mega evangelical churches in SC, the answer is yes, the members are susceptable to a herd mentality on one issue, that being abortion.
It is an issue that evokes passion and commitment. And in a state like SC, a few thousand votes for Huckabee on this issue seperates him from being a contender rather than a pretender.
One more passing thought, the absence of Jerry Fallwell.
I always saw him as being the glue that kept evangelicals
in tow with the conservative wing of the GOP. Does any one think his passing has allowed the evangelicals to follow their own narrow path?
Nope. Dobson is the big cheese now.
So which candidates of the top 3 or 4 are "pro choice"? Interesting that being joined on this issue somehow becomes herd mentality, unless I read your answer wrong, which is a distinct possibility.
Dobson has anointed himself the new Falwell. He can go pound sand. His evangelical campaign against Thompson has been sickening. I'll never buy another book. Attend a conference. Or listen to his radio show.