Dobson Says Huckabee Win Displays Power Of Christian Conservatives
Ever since the 2006 midterm elections, there have been suggestions that the influence of Christian conservatives on U.S. presidential politics is waning.
But today Focus on the Family founder James Dobson said the Iowa caucus results suggested otherwise.
Mike Huckabee, a former Baptist minister, easily won the GOP vote in Iowa. Roughly 80 percent of his supporters identified themselves as born again or evangelical Christians.
`The results of the Iowa caucuses reveal that conservative Christians remain a powerful force in American politics. That had to be a great shock to those on the far left,'' Dobson said in a release, according to the Associated Press.
The AP reports that Dobson was critical of "media elites" for writing off Christian conservatives and suggested Huckabee's win "`was evidence of an energized and highly motivated conservative community."
The national influence of Christian conservatives in this presidential cycle is still yet to be seen, however. And a tough test for Huckabee will come in New Hampshire, the next state on the voting calendar. It is expected that a far smaller percentage of GOP voters in the Granite State will self-identify as evangelical Christians compared to Iowa, were entrance polls found that almost 60 percent of GOP caucus-goers described themselves as evangelical.
But today Focus on the Family founder James Dobson said the Iowa caucus results suggested otherwise.
Mike Huckabee, a former Baptist minister, easily won the GOP vote in Iowa. Roughly 80 percent of his supporters identified themselves as born again or evangelical Christians.
`The results of the Iowa caucuses reveal that conservative Christians remain a powerful force in American politics. That had to be a great shock to those on the far left,'' Dobson said in a release, according to the Associated Press.
The AP reports that Dobson was critical of "media elites" for writing off Christian conservatives and suggested Huckabee's win "`was evidence of an energized and highly motivated conservative community."
The national influence of Christian conservatives in this presidential cycle is still yet to be seen, however. And a tough test for Huckabee will come in New Hampshire, the next state on the voting calendar. It is expected that a far smaller percentage of GOP voters in the Granite State will self-identify as evangelical Christians compared to Iowa, were entrance polls found that almost 60 percent of GOP caucus-goers described themselves as evangelical.
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See all 39 CommentsHuckabee appears to demonstrate the compassion and love of Christ to the poor, to immigrants, to the environment, and to to the unborn, while upholding high moral principles. This appeals to evangelicals such as myself, who are not as concerned with fiscal conservatism as with justice, compassion and mercy. Huckabee was not endorsed by the Republican establishment or by most prominent Christian leaders, demonstrating that most of the evangelical block thinks for itself, sees through so-called "christian" leaders who seek to manipulate them for their own selfish ends, and is a powerful voting block.
New Hampshire voters have always been right there in the middle of the left right specturm. That''s exactly where Huckabee stands. It''s a direct match with New Hampshire voters.
America, please be smarter than Iowa. Support an intelligent, informed candidate like Romney or McCain, and if you can''t support either of them then please vote Democrat. Honestly, anybody but Huckabee.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uk-T46soz8
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I don''t believe that democrats fear anything about Mike Huck, in fact, I believe they prefer to run against him rather than Milt. Huck is, whether it be positive or negative, much like the current president, and no one, not even those who simply cannot separate themselves from a certain ideology, can say that the seventy percent who disagree with Pres. Bush will not use that against Mike Huck. I believe that is a reality...we shall know soon enough.
Are these people serious?!?
"Mike''s win means more of the same: Huckabee promises third bush term"
(www.democrats.org)
"Mike''s win means more of the same: Huckabee promises third bush term"
(www.democrats.org)
Vote Ron Paul.
Mitt Romney comes crashing down after spending $15 million in Iowa and losing to underdog candidate Mike Huckabee who only spent $1 million.
John McCain will beat Mitt Romney in NH now that Mitt Romney lost a easy race he should have won totally knocking out Mitt Romney.
Dr. James Dobson will not endorse Fred Thompson, John McCain or Rudy Guiliani. Fred Thompsons voters will go to Mike Huckabee and so will part of Mitt Romney''''s.
Mike Huckabee''''s steam will win South Carolina, Michigan and Florida.
This will further increase Mike Huckabee''''s votes thereby taking Feb 5th super Tuesday.
No matter which way you slice and dice it, Mike Huckabee will become the Republican candidate.
Those who are supporting other candidates now should move over to Mike Huckabee now. Mike needs the momentum early in the election to build up steam to beat the Democrats. Those who wait to switch over to Mike Huckabee are only hurting the views they hold precious that is mostly supported by the Republican party.
Make the switch now to Mike Huckabee otherwise you are jeopordizing a Republican win.
Mike Huckabee appeals to the most voters of any Republican and has the best chance of winning the Presidential election. But the steam needs to be built up now like Ronald Reagan did to win 49 out of 50 states.
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