As a conservative, I am truly apposed to this and what they're trying to do. I hope that other conservatives will be willing to speak out against this realizing the further division that this will create within the Republican party. We need this like we need a hole in the head. I believe in a higher power, but c’mon guys, let’s keep these people from destroying us.
A group of about 50 evangelical Christian leaders – the James Dobson crowd – met in Salt Lake City over the weekend. It looks like they're on the verge of deciding to support a third-party candidate if Rudy Giuliani gets the GOP nomination.
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=3672897&page=1
To my fellow conservatives: Will you support what they’re proposing, or are you willing to fight against the division that they’ll be creating?
2007-10-01 06:48:57 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I don't think Dobson is Hillary's pal. He is against Guiliani getting the GOP nomination. So am I. I would rather not see a division but it's there already and a lot of conservatives wouldn't show up to vote for Guiliani. I don't think it's something you can fight. I think it's a matter of Republicans seeing that they can't win with Guiliani. I'm kinda glad this is coming up now rather than finding out the hard way by losing the election.
2007-10-01 07:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
First of all, pay attention. Hillary does not have the nomination yet, neither does Giulani. The problem within the Christian Coalition is they can't find a candidate within there own party to support.
They dislike Giulani for obvious reasons, they can't trust Romney and Thompson is a puppett candidate as he was a puppet Senator.
I for one support the religious right in finding a candidate that supports there ideals, if they can't find it within the party they support, throw a protest and support a third party candidate. At least we will see just how much of an impact they have. If the Republicans lose as bad as it appears they would, then they will likely never abanden such a powerful group of supporters again.
Hopefully neither Giulani nor Hillary will win there parties nomination.
2007-10-01 07:31:08 · answer #2 · answered by labken1817 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately, ducky is right on this one. The Christian Coalition has always supported the Conservative Republican agenda and took control of the Republican Party a long time ago, starting with Reagan. They have had Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell, and now you have James Dobson. You would be sadly mistaken if you honestly believe that they do not have any influence over the politicians that you call Conservative.
2007-10-01 07:04:01 · answer #3 · answered by Becca 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Personally I don't think a party should be held together by any religious group. But division is certainly a problem, if the Republicans wish to stay in the White House, than I think they entire party needs to make a shift towards more moderate policies (while still maintaining their core values) Obviously it's too late for this. But the present course of right vs. left is not helping anyone or the nation!
2007-10-01 08:47:39 · answer #4 · answered by Diamond24 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I live where James Dobson is headquartered. Many in this community despise him and his brand of hatred. Sorely want his voice out of our local politics. His organization is Focus on the Family. The motto for many here is Focus on your own family. As I am against a church based government I do wish he would go away. And if Hillary has brain one she will step away from him. Rudy Giuliani. Please. He can't be a serious choice for conservatives.
2007-10-01 07:11:01 · answer #5 · answered by gone 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A vote for 3rd party (by traditional GOP voters) = a vote for Hillary and ultimately a Democratic-controlled Congress. I am opposed to this. At this point in the USA, a 3rd party candidate can not win. Sad, but true.
2007-10-02 03:43:36 · answer #6 · answered by Truth B. Told ITS THE ECONOMY STUPID 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the worst possible news for the GOP.
As a poll watcher and a fan of actually looking at the numbers and types of people who vote - it's abundantly clear that without the fundie voting block - the GOP hasn't got a prayer in the presidential elections.
You guys have to get them back or you're toast
2007-10-01 11:31:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a moderate, I wouldn't mind seeing Dobson & Co. defect.
I think that these "Christian Right" folks are a lot of what keeps moderate people from identifying themselves as Republicans.
I too believe in a higher power, but I've got a feeling that these people's "God", is a lot more vengeful, and fanatical, than mine !
2007-10-01 12:42:44 · answer #8 · answered by thehermanator2003 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree that this would make it a shoe in for the Dem candidate.I think they should throw all their weight behind Huckabee. This may not be a Christian nation, but is a nation of Christians. If the Christian Conservatives turned out in support of Huckabee he could win the nomination.
2007-10-01 11:50:12 · answer #9 · answered by jrldsmith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You and I agree on most things here but, I think it’s time to either clean house in the GOP or begin a 3rd party. There is so much corruption and too many personal agenda’s in both the Republican & the Democratic Party’s that a 3rd party is probably the only thing that will save this great nation.
With that being said, should it be a 3rd party of far right wing Christians who could advocate the implementation of a theocracy? Absolutely not, and I am a devote Christian...
We need more info to really address all of this… I will keep reading on it.
Ducky, you are a ____ing ____.
2007-10-01 07:23:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋