November 07, 2007
Proof of the End Times? Pat Robertson Endorses Giuliani
The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. - Isaiah 11:6
As Ace notes, "politics makes strange bedfellows." Via Chris Cillizza:
Pat Robertson, one of the most influential figures in the social conservative movement, will announce his support for Rudy Giuliani's presidential bid this morning in Washington, D.C., according to sources familiar with the decision.The column goes on to explain that Robertson's approvalPat Robertson's endorsement of Rudy Giuliani is a significant blow to Mitt Romney, who has worked hard to court evangelical leaders. Robertson's support was coveted by several of the leading Republican candidates and provides Giuliani with a major boost as the former New York City mayor seeks to convince social conservatives that, despite his positions on abortion and gay rights, he is an acceptable choice as the GOP nominee.
will quiet talk in social conservative circles that nominating Giuliani would lead "values voters" to abandon the Republican Party. The stamp of approval from Robertson should assuage the doubts of many (although certainly not all) of the rank-and-file social conservatives.In less-surprising news, Switchback Brownback has endorsed John McCain.
By Ragnar Danneskjold, R.I.N.O. Hunter at November 7, 2007 09:41 AM | | l digg this
