2007-09-09 10:58:19 · 13 answers · asked by Page 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070909/ap_po/thompson_evangelicals
2007-09-09 10:58:28 · update #1
They call Fred a flip flopper. LOL
2007-09-09 11:03:41 · update #2
I foresee the gradual demise of the fundamentalist Christian (evangelical) movement sometime in the near future. Their influence has started to wane once the majority of the voting public has started to become aware of what they really stand for: authoritarian theocratic rule under the guise of Christian Biblical guidance.
With numerous scandals involving social and Christian conservatives lately (and in years past) not boding well for the far-reich Christers, political leaders and candidates have done what is necessary to distance themselves from this fringe. Lack of support overall from people and dwindling funding are the main factors that will ultimately undo the evangelical movement as more people look for a more moderate approach to faith.
2007-09-10 01:32:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, nowhere in that story did the call Fred a "flip flopper" they called Romney a Flip Flopper.
Secondly, what they did say was that the next month will be a crucial month to see if Fred pans out to be the best conservative candidate.
Thirdly, in my opinion, this was just another example of a Liberal journalist trying to slam the right. What the group really said, save for one man, was not negative in anyway. All the negative was added by the author.
2007-09-09 18:13:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Evangelicals have had their day. But when most people came to understand that they do not believe in the bill of rights, or the separation of church and state they began to lose center stage. Coupled with the fact that as Christians they are obligated provide good stewardship of God's resources (environmental issues) and provide for the poor (social justice) it is hard to hitch their wagon to those conservatives that would gut every social program and environmental regulation.
2007-09-09 18:20:04 · answer #3 · answered by jehen 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Huckabee has always been the logical choice for them, if his momentum continues to grow i think he'll have their unanimous support
that is if Huckabee wants the Haggard taint
2007-09-09 18:04:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
You're mistake is in assuming that "evangelical leaders" are somehow a congealed mass of people who all think the same way or who somehow act like a committee. "Evangelical leaders" are themselves individuals and they are backing whichever individuals they want, be it Huckabee, Brownback, Romney, or even Guiliani.
2007-09-09 18:07:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
I wonder who the Buddist support or the Wiccans
2007-09-09 18:05:34 · answer #6 · answered by ohbrother 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
They are still on a fishing expedition. Rather than doing what is right, they continue to go for what is popular, much like Romney and Hillary.
2007-09-09 18:02:41 · answer #7 · answered by Chi Guy 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Easy, Huckabee.
So tell me, what candidate is Anton Levay supporting?
2007-09-09 18:05:32 · answer #8 · answered by jrldsmith 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
From what I heard, the Bible-thumpers are hesitant to endorse Fred "Flintstone" Thompson.
As for the rest of the GOP? I don't think they've found a candidate they like.
2007-09-09 18:05:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 6⤋
I think its Huckabee, but hes a true Christian, so I dont think they would like him...
I'm not sure if the Fair tax appeals to them...
2007-09-09 18:05:55 · answer #10 · answered by Petey V3.3 3 · 7⤊ 2⤋