Dr. James Dobson Supports Mike Huckabee
By J. Grant Swank Jr. (02/08/08)
" 'The remaining candidate for whom I could vote is Governor Huckabee," Dobson said. "His unwavering positions on the social issues, notably the institution of marriage, the importance of faith and the sanctity of human life, resonate deeply with me and with many others ... Obviously, the governor faces an uphill struggle, given the delegates already committed to Senator McCain. Nevertheless, I believe he is our best remaining choice for president of the United States.' " This is per AP's Eric Gorski.
Previously Dobson had stated his opposition to John McCain, particularly via Focus on the Family’s CitizenLink:
"I am deeply disappointed the Republican Party seems poised to select a nominee who did not support a Constitutional amendment to protect the institution of marriage, voted for embryonic stem-cell research to kill nascent human beings, opposed tax cuts that ended the marriage penalty, has little regard for freedom of speech, organized the Gang of 14 to preserve filibusters in judicial hearings, and has a legendary temper and often uses foul and obscene language.
"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. He has sounded at times more like a member of the other party. McCain actually considered leaving the GOP caucus in 2001, and approached John Kerry about being Kerry's running mate in 2004. McCain also said publicly that Hillary Clinton would make a good president. Given these and many other concerns, a spoonful of sugar does NOT make the medicine go down. I cannot, and will not, vote for Sen. John McCain, as a matter of conscience.
"But what a sad and melancholy decision this is for me and many other conservatives. Should Sen. McCain capture the nomination as many assume, I believe this general election will offer the worst choices for president in my lifetime. I certainly can't vote for Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama based on their virulently anti-family policy positions. If these are the nominees in November, I simply will not cast a ballot for president for the first time in my life. These decisions are my personal views and do not represent the organization with which I am affiliated. They do reflect my deeply held convictions about the institution of the family, about moral and spiritual beliefs, and about the welfare of our country."
Many evangelicals worldwide regard Dobson in high esteem because of his commendable profile as an exceptionally respected biblically sound Christian leader. His publications—including books and magazines—reach millions. His doctrinal soundness is impeccable. His personal testimony endorses personal holiness as God’s expectation of the totally committed believer.
Now biblical moralists throughout Christendom more than ever should take a serious look at Huckabee’s campaign goals. Huckabee’s positions are in line with biblical ethics without question.
If there is ever a time in America’s history that such a biblical base is needed in government it is now, beginning in the White House.
Read “Evangelical Leader Endorses Huckabee” at http://story.news.ask.com/article/20080208/D8ULVNTO0.html
Read “Dr. Dobson: ' I Cannot, and Will Not, Vote for Sen. John McCain'” http://www.citizenlink.org/content/A000006444.cfm
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