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Romney Loses Big on Super Tuesday
Feb. 6, 2008 - Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was seriously overpowered by John McCain 1n Super Tuesday primary elections. He was also surprised by Mike Huckabee's showing, especially in West Virginia. Nevertheless, he promised his suporters that he would fight all the way to the Republican nominating convention this summer.
- Source: NewsMax
Huckabee Rises
Feb. 6, 2008 - Doug Wead, a presidential historian and author of the New York Times bestseller All the Presidents’ Children, was a religious advisor to two presidents. He shows that Huckabee did well in spite of an orchestrated effort by major talk show hosts and Fox News to discourage Republicans from voting for him so that Romney could do better on Super Tuesday. He writes that Evangelicals consider the media campaign against Huckabee as a personal rejection of them, their culture and their faith. They may now fight harder than ever for his cause.
- Source: NewsMax
- Arizona Senator Surges; Huckabee Strong in the South - N.Y. Times
Dobson won't vote if McCain wins GOP
Feb. 5, 2008 - Dr. James Dobson says he could not vote for Hillary Clinton or Barak Obama. And, if the Republicans pick John McCain as their nominee, he will probably not vote at all, for the first time in his life!
- "I am convinced Sen. McCain is not a conservative and, in fact, has gone out of his way to stick his thumb in the eyes of those who are."
- Source: WorldNetDaily
Keyes: Romney responsible for same-sex marriage fiasco
Feb. 4, 2008 - Republican presidential candidate Alan Keyes has not been very visible during this campaign season, but he continues to be an outspoken voice for morality.
On his campaign website this week, Keyes blasted former Gov. Mitt Romney for being "single-handedly responsible for instituting same-sex marriage in Massachusetts" for the way he responded to a state court ruling in 2003.
The Massachussetts Supreme Judicial Court gave the state's legislature 180 days to clarify whether or not same-sex marriages should be considered legal. The legislature took no action, but according to Keyes, Romney took it upon himself to establish and enforce guidelines that were sympathetic to same-sex marriage.
- "Mitt Romney pushed through same-sex marriage all by himself, in the absence of any authority or requirement to do so, having a complete misunderstanding of his role as governor and of the significance of the court's opinion," said Keyes.
- Source: WorldNetDaily
- Experts: Credit Romney for homosexual marriage - WorldNetDaily's article from July 14, 2007, exposing Romney's actions in this situation
Newt Gingrich: Creative Conservatism
Feb. 4, 2008 - This is an interview of Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich by KKLA talk radio host, Frank Pastore. The questions revolve around Newt's latest book, Real Change. Gingrich believes that the great coalition that Regan built in the ‘70s and ‘80s is falling apart, but can be rebuilt to reflect the realilties of this generation.
- Source: Crosswalk
Huckabee: Enough With God Questions
Feb. 4, 2008 - Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee, who has been very open about his evangelical faith, complains that he is constantly asked if he would be capable of making decisions in the Oval Office that might be at odds with his religion.
- "There's not this glaring conflict," he said. "Faith helps me to understand what is right."
- Source: NewsMax
Poll: Most Americans want a biblical leader as president
Feb. 2, 2008 - 78% of the 1,008 adults who participated in a poll conducted Jan. 25-27 want a president who mirrors biblical ideals of leadership. They would vote for a presidential candidate who expresses admiration for positive Biblical leaders, and who would use the Bible for guidance in both public and personal matters.
- Also, most Americans voters want a candidate who has a servant-leader attitude. Respondents are more likely to support a candidate who sees the office as a privilege to serve others, with a responsibility to God.
- Source: Church Executive
Sources affirm McCain dissed Alito Contend senator said Supreme Court justice 'too conservative'
Feb. 1, 2008 - While John McCain can't remember it, columnist Robert Novak says that he made negative comments about Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito after his decision to become a presidential candidate last April. Novak cites an occassion when McCain had a private chat with "conservative Republican lawyers." He said that one of the lawyers said, "Wouldn't it be great if you get a chance to name somebody like Roberts and Alito?"
- "Well, certainly Roberts." Jaws were described as dropping. My sources cannot remember exactly what McCain said next, but their recollection is that he described Alito as too conservative.
- Source:WorldNetDaily
Democratic Faith
Feb. 1, 2008 - Patrick J. Deneen's, Democratic Faith is good reading for philosophical thinkers during this election season. It explores the connection between faith and democracy. He implies that we need a better faith...
- ...one that clarifies vision, forges better ties, forces a different reading of our past, and takes us down, down, into the depths of who we, as Americans, as Westerners, and as human beings are.
- Source: Christianity Today
- Atheists Assail Bill Recognizing America's Religious History - Crosswalk
Kennedy endorses Obama - touts generational change
Jan. 29, 2008 - After embarrasing the Clintons and endorsing Barak Obama for president, Ted Kennedy appears with Obama on the Today Show, calling for change.
- Kennedy was flanked by his son, U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., and niece, Caroline, daughter of the late former president. They also backed Obama in his first Senate bid.
- Source: MSNBC
- Kennedys Describe Obama as an Heir to the JFK Legacy - ABC
- Kennedy Move Huge for Obama - Dick Morris
Obama: Palestinian refugees can't return
Jan. 29, 2008 - Claiming to have a "strong and deep commitment and connection to the Jewish community," Barak Obama spoke out on the Mid-East peace issue of the right of refugees to return to Israel.
- Palestinian refugees belong in their own state and do not have a "literal" right of return to Israel, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Monday.
- Source: Jerusalem Post
Governor Huckabee Responds
Jan. 19, 2008 - Frank Pastore wrote an open letter Mike Huckabee Titled: “Dear Huck: You’ve Won Our Hearts, Now Win Our Minds Too.” The article gives Pastore’s Original Questions with the Response from the Huckabee campaign.
- Source: Crosswalk
- Mike Huckabee Campaign Site
- The Frank Pastore Show - KKLA
Faith Issues in the Presidential Campaign
Jan. 10, 2008 - As the Primaries heat up, and matters of faith appear very important to voters, there is increasing scrutiny of the candidates' positions on moral issues.
- The Megachurch Primaries
How the leading Democratic candidates are trying to win evangelical votes. - Christianity Today
- Black pro-life leader rips Obama - On our Abortion page
- Huck takes heat for having CFR adviser - WorldNetDaily
Obama's church: More about Africa than God?
Jan. 9, 2008 - Two decades ago Barack Obama was baptized as a Christian at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. It has a strong focus on Africa and Black culture.
The "About Us" section of the church's website states:
- We are a congregation which is Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian. ... Our roots in the Black religious experience and tradition are deep, lasting and permanent. We are an African people, and remain "true to our native land," the mother continent, the cradle of civilization.
- Source: WorldNetDaily
- Confirmed: Barack Obama Practiced Islam - Daniel Pipes, from FrontPageMagazine.com - Pipes, an expert in Islamic matters, demonstrates that when he was young, Obama was an irregularly practicing Muslim. The issue is not a denial that he is a Christian, but that he might be considered an apostate by Muslims, and targeted for execution.
- As Obama Talks Religion, Questions Surround His Controversial Pastor - Fox
- Obama's Minister Honored Farrakhan - Ronald Kessler - NewsMax
- Rebuttal: Obama: I Am Not a Muslim - Jan. 22, 2008
- Obama: "I believe in the redemptive death and resurrection of Jesus Christ." - Christianity Today - Jan. 23, 2008
Populist Message, Evangelical Appeal Help Mike Huckabee Win First Contest for GOP Nomination
Jan. 3, 2008 - In spite of a small campaign budget, Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee was the clear winner of the Republican vote in the Iowa caucuses. His popularity came from his appeal to Evangelical Christians, and from his authenticity and populist message.
- “Tonight, we proved that American politics is still in the hands of ordinary folks like you and across this country who believed that it wasn’t about who raised the most money, but who raised the hopes, dreams and aspirations for our children and their future."
Huckabee garnered 34 percent of the Republican vote, while Romney received 25 percent.
- Source: Fox
- Huckabee: 'A new day in American politics' - USA Today
- Huckabee taps 'true believers' in Iowa - USA Today
- Obama and Huckabee Take Iowa, Head to New Hampshire - ABC
Huckabee Angers Some Catholics
Dec. 24, 2007 - Yesterday Mike Huckabee delivered a Christmas message at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio. Some Catholics were unhappy because Cornerstone's pastor is John Hagee, whom they consider a virulent anti-Catholic. Huckabee's campaign said his visit there should not be misinterpreted as an anti-Catholic step on his part. His national campaign chairman is a Catholic.
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- Source:NewsMax
- Huckabee stands by 'Christ' comment - Yahoo
Christian Angst Over a Romney Presidency
Dec. 21, 2007 - Frank Pastore from KKLA Radio says that Christians are called biggots for questioning the Mormon beliefs of Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney. But if Mormon theology is really similar to orthodox Christianity they should be revealing the facts instead of hidding them.
- Source:Crosswalk
Mike Huckabee in New Ad: Merry Christmas and I Approve This Message
Dec. 18,, 2007 - Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee boldly wished viewers a "Merry Christmas," and encouraged viewers to remember the real reason for Christmas. The ad debuts today in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, and being picked up and shown to the whole nation via news channels.
- "At this time of year, sometimes it's nice to pull aside from all of that and remember that what really matters is the celebration of the birth of Christ,"
- Source: Fox
- Watch the Ad and read viewer comments
Obama Goes to Church, Talks About His Faith Amid Internet Muslim Rumors
Dec. 17, 2007 - Barack Obama attended First Congregational United Church of Christ, in Mason City, Iowa. He told the congregation that he had joined Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago two decades ago while working as a community organizer.
- He is known to invoke religious references in his speeches and has said he has a "personal relationship" with Jesus Christ. He often has said that religion has a place in public life and that faith and politics are not exclusively the domain of conservatives.
Rumors that he is a Muslim are not true.
- Source: Fox
Poll: Jewish vote goes to Clinton
Dec. 13, 2007 - In a national poll of Jewish voters, 70% of Jewish Democrats would vote for candidate Hillary Clinton. Among Republicans, 75% would vote for Rudy Giuliani..
- Source: YNet News
Romney: No religious test for president
Dec. 6,, 2007 - To answer skepticism about his Mormon beliefs, Presidential candidate Mitt Romney said that as president he would "serve no one religion, no one group, no one cause." But he said that the nation's founders did not wish for candidates to publicly explain and justify their religious beliefs.
- At the same time, he decried those who would remove from public life "any acknowledgment of God," and he said that "during the holiday season, nativity scenes and menorahs should be welcome in our public places."
- Source:MSNBC
- Text of Governor Romney's Speech - HumanEvents.com
Huckabee: I Beat the Clinton Machine Twice
Dec. 3, 2007 - Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee says that Bill and Hillary Clinton campaigned for every political candidate he has ever faced. Since he won those campaigns he may be the best qualified person to run against Hillary for the Presidency. Meanwhile, his popularity is climbing steadily.
- According to a Des Moines Register poll out this past weekend, Huckabee has the solid support of 29 percent of Iowans who say they definitely or probably will attend the Republican Party’s caucuses on Jan. 3. Romney placed second with 24 percent.
He is also rated second in the upcoming primaries in Texas and Florida.
- Source: NewsMax
Giuliani: Jonah of Bible not really swallowed GOP candidates at debate asked if they believe all of Good Book
Nov. 28, 2007 - At a CNN/You Tube debate for Republican presidential candidates, Joseph Dearing from Dallas, Texas asked,
- "How you answer this question will tell us everything we need to know about you," ... As he held a Holy Bible up to the camera, he asked, "Do you believe every word of this Book?"
Rudy Guiliani, a Catholic, said he did not take the Bible in the literal sense of Jonah being in the belly of the whale.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, a Mormon, said "the Bible is the Word of God, absolutely."
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Baptist minister, answered, "It's the Word of revelation to us from God Himself."
- Source: WorldNetDaily
Huckabee Gets Pro-Life Nod
Nov. 15, 2007 - Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has received the endorsement of Thomas Glessner, founder and president of the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates.
Meanwhile a recent poll shows Huckabee's chances of winning the Iowa Caucuses is growing.
- In a CBS/New York Times poll (conducted Nov. 2 -11), Huckabee had 21 percent support compared to Romney's 27 percent among likely Iowa caucus-goers.
- Source: NewsMax
- Huckabee Favored By Evangelicals in Iowa - Fox
- Word of mouth boosts 'Huck' in Iowa polls - Washington Times
Pat Robertson Endorses Giuliani
Nov. 7, 2007 - In a surprise announcement, Pat Robertson endorsed ex-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's candidacy for President. He evidently believes that the threat of terrorism is so important that it should outweigh voters’ concerns about his stand on abortion.
- Source: N.Y. Times
- Pat Robertson Endorsement Sparks Backlash - NewsMax
Huckabee Shows Amazing Strength
Oct. 25, 2007 - Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is rising in popularity and now has “the potential to surprise” in the New Hampshire primary.
- Political guru Dick Morris tells Newsmax that Huckabee “represents a new phenomenon in politics, a genuinely spiritual and creative person who wants to find new ways to inject a spiritual perspective into policy.”
- Source: NewsMax
- Huckabee stirs up third-party fear - Washington Times
- Huckabee Surges, Edwards Fades - TIME
1 presidential candidate gets secret weapon – Chuck Norris
Oct. .22, 2007 - Popular actor and columnist for WorldNetDaily gives his unreserved endorsement for president to Mike Huckabee.
- I believe the only one who has all of the characteristics to lead America forward into the future is ex-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.
- Source: WorldNetDaily
- My Choice For President - Chuck Norris
GOP presidential candidates go on the attack
Oct. 22, 2007 - At a presidential candidate's debate last night, Republican candidates attacked one another over the question of which one is the most conservative. Most of them voiced their disapproval of Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton. Arizona Senator John McCain said his debate with Clinton would be respectful. But he did point out her recent support of a bill to help build a museum to commemorate the Woodstock concert.
- "I am sure it was a cultural and pharmaceutical event," McCain said, adding that he was not there. "I was tied up at the time."
Responding to the fact that he was then a prisoner of war, the audience gave him a standing ovation. Even his opponents showed their appreciation by applause.
- Source: AJC.com
Huckabee says moral issues 'define' America
Oct. 18, 2007 - Read this WorldNetDaily question-and-answer session with former Alabama Governor Mike Huckabee. He wants to reverse the trend of immorality, and especially addresses the issues of abortion and marriage. He is also concerned about the growing threat of Islamofascism.
- Source: WorldNetDaily
- Huckabee is the right wing’s last survivor - Dick Morris - The Hill
As Obama Talks Religion, Questions Surround His Controversial Pastor
Oct. 8, 2007 - Presidential candidate Barack Obama has been an active member for two decades of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. But some say that the church's pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr., is controversial.
- Some of Wright’s sermons, which often address themes of white supremacy and black repression, have come under scrutiny by those who interpret them as racially divisive. Such preaching, they believe, polarizes Americans rather than unites them.
- Source: Fox
Top White House aide Rove resigns
Aug. 13, 2007 - Top White House advisor Carl Rove, who has been assisting the President since he ran for Governor of Texas in 1993, has decided that the end of August is the right time for him to step down.
- "Obviously, it's a big loss to us," White House deputy press secretary Dana Perino told the Associated Press news agency. "He's a great colleague, a good friend, and a brilliant mind. He will be greatly missed."
- Source: BBC
Romney wins Iowa Republican straw poll
Aug. 12, 2007 - Mitt Romney, who served as governor of Massachussetts from 2002 to 2006, gained the victory in Saturday's informal Iowa "straw poll" of Republican presidential candidates. Romney has a reputation for competence - the ability to get things done. He is a Mormon and advocates the pro-life position. He avoided criticising George Bush, his Harvard classmate of the 1960's, but called for changein the federal government.
- "If there has ever been a time that we needed to see change in Washington, it is now," Mr Romney told supporters after topping the field of 11 candidates with 31.9 per cent of the vote
- Source: MSNBC
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