Discussion Topic
Christian News
Posted on 07/21/08, 11:55 pm
Dobson Flip: Considers Endorsing McCain
CBNNews.com
July 21, 2008
CBNNews.com - In an apparent change of heart, conservative Christian leader James Dobson said he could endorse GOP Presidential candidate John McCain -- despite serious misgivings.
"While I am not endorsing Senator John McCain, the possibility is there that I might," Dr. Dobson said in a Focus on the Family radio broadcast on Monday.
Dobson and his guest, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president Albert Mohler, spent most of the program examining Democratic candidate Barack Obama's liberal positions in the Senate.
"I find Barack Obama a very attractive candidate and I would want to vote for him," Mohler said. "But the closer I look at his positions, the more alarmed I become. ... We are looking at the most liberal candidate that we have ever seen in American history," he added.
"I think he is more liberal and extreme than most Democrats in the Senate," Dobson replied.
He said his decision to talk about national politics came at the urging of other respected evangelical leaders.
"I have been consulting with some of the most respected evangelical leaders on the scene today, and I respect these gentlemen highly, and they've all urged me to do what we're doing today -- to help our listeners who hold onto conservative Christian views to think through ... the critical issues and perhaps get a better understanding of what Senator Barack Obama and or Senator John McCain believe and where they'll take us in the next four or eight years," he said.
Dobson says that while neither candidate is consistent with his views, McCain's positions are closer by a wide margin.
"This has been the most difficult moral dilemma for me. It's why you haven't heard me say much about it because I have struggled on this issue. Neither of the candidates is consistent with my views in that regard, but Senator McCain is certainly closer to them than Senator Obama by a wide margin," he said.
"There's no doubt in my mind about whose policies will result in more babies being killed. Or who will do the most damage to the institute of marriage and the family. I am convinced that Senator McCain comes closer to what I believe," he said.
Dobson said he was not endorsing McCain today because the Senator hadn't even chosen a vice presidential candidate. He added that he wouldn't put it past McCain to chose a pro-choice running mate. That type of behavior is what has frustrated conservatives, he said.
Dobson and other evangelical leaders increasingly are taking a lesser-of-two-evils approach to the 2008 election.
"What's at stake in this election is unlike anything else we've seen in American history, in my view. The decision we are going to make in November hold enormous consequences for the future of our country," Dobson said.
Source: The Associated Press, Citizenlink.
CBNNews.com
July 21, 2008
CBNNews.com - In an apparent change of heart, conservative Christian leader James Dobson said he could endorse GOP Presidential candidate John McCain -- despite serious misgivings.
"While I am not endorsing Senator John McCain, the possibility is there that I might," Dr. Dobson said in a Focus on the Family radio broadcast on Monday.
Dobson and his guest, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president Albert Mohler, spent most of the program examining Democratic candidate Barack Obama's liberal positions in the Senate.
"I find Barack Obama a very attractive candidate and I would want to vote for him," Mohler said. "But the closer I look at his positions, the more alarmed I become. ... We are looking at the most liberal candidate that we have ever seen in American history," he added.
"I think he is more liberal and extreme than most Democrats in the Senate," Dobson replied.
He said his decision to talk about national politics came at the urging of other respected evangelical leaders.
"I have been consulting with some of the most respected evangelical leaders on the scene today, and I respect these gentlemen highly, and they've all urged me to do what we're doing today -- to help our listeners who hold onto conservative Christian views to think through ... the critical issues and perhaps get a better understanding of what Senator Barack Obama and or Senator John McCain believe and where they'll take us in the next four or eight years," he said.
Dobson says that while neither candidate is consistent with his views, McCain's positions are closer by a wide margin.
"This has been the most difficult moral dilemma for me. It's why you haven't heard me say much about it because I have struggled on this issue. Neither of the candidates is consistent with my views in that regard, but Senator McCain is certainly closer to them than Senator Obama by a wide margin," he said.
"There's no doubt in my mind about whose policies will result in more babies being killed. Or who will do the most damage to the institute of marriage and the family. I am convinced that Senator McCain comes closer to what I believe," he said.
Dobson said he was not endorsing McCain today because the Senator hadn't even chosen a vice presidential candidate. He added that he wouldn't put it past McCain to chose a pro-choice running mate. That type of behavior is what has frustrated conservatives, he said.
Dobson and other evangelical leaders increasingly are taking a lesser-of-two-evils approach to the 2008 election.
"What's at stake in this election is unlike anything else we've seen in American history, in my view. The decision we are going to make in November hold enormous consequences for the future of our country," Dobson said.
Source: The Associated Press, Citizenlink.
-
Reply #1 07/22/08 8:54am
I thank you for the info...I stand with Dobson on alot....and here it is getting close to November and either one of them have announced who is their running mate for vice president....which makes it hard to decide anything....hugs -
Reply #2 07/22/08 12:08pm
To be quit honest I rely a lot of Dobson's opinion. I really trust his view on so many things. And since I can't follow the debates and candidites like he can....well, I have to either listen to the news'opinion or Dobson's and I choose Dobson. I have my own opinions based off what I have heard on the news, but can you believe anything the new says? -
Reply #3 07/24/08 7:45pm
this is gonna be the end time president i bet. -
Reply #4 07/25/08 9:05pm
I feel sorry for whom ever is the next President. He has got a mess to tangle with that geroge w Bush has left him. Iraq and mortage crisis food and gas prices. The economy is in a bad way,consumers not trusting in the economy. Energy crisis of oil prices, loss of jobs and business to contend with. Thats just a slice of the mess the next one will inherit from Geroge W Bush. Yes Im a democrat but guess what I dont like either of the guys running. Nope not either one of them do I like at all. -
Reply #5 07/26/08 2:00am
I hope whoever we as a nation vote for, will go into the office of President with God's blessing, because more than ever we NEED GOD'S HELP IN EVERY PART OF THIS NATION. I do not understand how people can not see that by taking God out of the schools, our government, our daily lives, can not have consequences. I pray everyday for a Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all!!!! -
Reply #6 07/26/08 3:59pm
George bush didn't create the mess, the Clintons did. It just got worse. I think if Obama gets it, it is the end time for sure. I pray for our country daily. No matter what, God is in control. He does take care of his people even in times of famine. -
Reply #7 07/26/08 11:39pm
I agree smileymom
Welcome
Join This Group
This is a group for ADULT Christian women who love to discuss God's word without being insulting or argumentative. A place where you can share ideas and opinions in a loving and peaceful way so that we can learn from each other and grow in grace and knowledge.
