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Evangelical Christians Adrift Without Candidate

Evangelical Christians are a bit like a ship without a port this election cycle. Unlike 2004, when they definitely saw President Bush as "their guy," the choice is not quite so clear this time. Mark Rozell, professor of public policy at George Mason University, told Renee Montagne on Morning Edition that the largely conservative group of voters (which comprise between 13 and 19 percent of the population) like Mike Huckabee, but know now that he won't win the Republican nomination.

That leave Mitt Romney, who has made some in-roads among evangelicals although many still don't like his Mormon religion, and John McCain, who has a long history of animosity with the religious-right, although he has tried to patch that relationship in recent years with mixed results.

Rozell says that means the religious right might not turn-out in the numbers they have in past elections to support a Republican candidate. The one thing that would probably bring them out in huge numbers?: The idea of Sen. Hillary Clinton being president. The group's animosity towards the Clinton's is so strong, stopping her from being elected would be the one thing that would drive them to the polls.

 

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Huckabee CAN win this without the bias reports of the media! Vote for Huckabee!

Sent by Tony | 12:14 PM ET | 01-31-2008

Bush was horrible as a "Christian" president. I doubt very highly that he's truly a Christian at all. In fact, his faith appears to be purely cosmetic, rouge applied to attract a certain voter.

If it comes down to Obama versus McCain, we'll actually be doing alright. clinton versus romney? 8 more years of horror.

Sent by Jody Sol | 12:25 PM ET | 01-31-2008

Yes - its about time...get the evangelicals out of town! They don't represent the majority of the nation - We need someone real in office - Nader!!!

Sent by Dennis Begany | 12:37 PM ET | 01-31-2008

I disagree that there would be an anti-Hillary reaction among evangelicals like myself because I simply haven't heard it in my circles. The animosity toward Hillary I think comes from other kinds of conservatives--I for one respect her for not divorcing her husband 10 years ago.

It might not be a lack of a personality, but rather a better understanding this time around. Evangelicals were burned big time by 2004 and its aftermath, and I doubt that they will be so quick to decide their vote on a single issue this time. At least I know I won't be. There is much thinking to be done yet.

Sent by Katie Rankin | 12:46 PM ET | 01-31-2008

If a "group" would use their precious vote only to stop someone from being elected, doesn't that tell you something? I'd vote for the person "they" were against in a heartbeat!

Sent by susan | 1:12 PM ET | 01-31-2008

My bible says to help the poor, judge not, don't be attached to love of money, pray in a closet, and to forgive your enemies. All these values are anti-thetical to republican positions. It also says to beware of those who will come in Christ's name but promote wicked behavior.

Sent by Brad Rzepniewski | 1:17 PM ET | 01-31-2008

The Christian church is not a wholly owned subsidiary of the Republican party. The Republicans have done a masterful job of hypocritically using their "pro-family" rhetoric to distract evangelicals from right wing policies which run completely counter to the Gospel. Would Jesus really waterboard? Would spending recklessly while cutting the capital gains tax be a top priority?

I do see one candidate running in this election who genuinely does seem to best reflect the values and priorities Jesus taught.

His name is Barack Obama.

Sent by TJ Biehler | 1:40 PM ET | 01-31-2008

I'm continually frustrated that commentators in the media (like the faculty member in this interview) are saying evangelicals don't have "one of their own" to vote for in this presidential race. Mike Huckabee has clear evangelical credentials--even stronger than President Bush had--and many evangelicals, conservative Catholics, and others are supporting him. Yet he's repeatedly dismissed and pigeon-holed by the media. It's true that many of the high-profile evangelical leaders have not publicly endorsed Huckabee, but that has not preventing rank-and-file voters from giving him a fair look and determining that he most represents the values and character that they're looking for in a president (as the Iowa caucuses demonstrated).

Sent by Jonathan | 1:51 PM ET | 01-31-2008

The republican party is no longer owned by evangelicals. This era died with Jerry Falwell. As Jim Wallis points out, God is not a republican (or a democrat)

Sent by Tim | 2:00 PM ET | 01-31-2008

Amen to what TJ Biehler said. Obama for president!!! It will be very ironic if the Dems elect Hillary when she loses in the national race which she would. They will have just thrown away the brightest star for their party and this country to try a rerun with the Clintons instead. All of the progress and new excitement and enthusiasm that the Obama campaign is bringing to the Democratic process across all Demographics would be wasted. We all saw what we got with King George the 2nd. We don't need Queen Hillary or King Bill back in the White house!! I am and independent registered as a Dem for the primaries. I WILL NOT VOTE FOR HILLARY IN A GENERAL ELECTION!! I know many people that feel the same way. Dems get your act together and support the candidate that will win the general election. Did you see $32 million in one month for Obama? 650,000 different donors to his campaign so far. The people are getting behind him. Do you own a piece?

Sent by Danny McDowell | 2:42 PM ET | 01-31-2008

You will note that the Christian Right or Religious Right doesn't have such a strong influence on Christian voting choices anymore. Please note Jim Wallis' "God's Politics" and "The Great Awakening" as well as sources like Relevant Magazine. More and more Christians in the emerging generation want to vote for a politician who supports the policies that the Old Testament prophets and Jesus advocated: caring for the poor, the orphans and the widows, as well as caring for the earth. If you are going to do a piece about the Evangelical "right," then please also highlight the growing number of Evangelical Christians who aren't swayed by the "right." Thank you!

Sent by Jamie | 2:53 PM ET | 01-31-2008

As a Christian I find it interesting that we are so easily labeled. It's assumed that we only care about moral issues like abortion or marriage. Sure these are important, but so are things like health care, education, the economy, envrionment and the war. I don't know who I'm going to vote for yet, but it won't simply be based on one issue.

Sent by mike | 3:07 PM ET | 01-31-2008

i listened to the renee montaigne interview this morning and was surprised to hear her and her guest use the term "christian right" repeatedly. she may not be aware of it, but hasn't that term taken on a negative connotation?

i'm almost certain the conservative christians/evangelicals they were referring to would not refer to themselves that way.

perhaps i'm being too thin-skinned (by the way, i'm not an evangelical christian, but a catholic one) but it seemed to me impossible to believe the interviewer could be remotely sympathetic to her subject as long as she referred to them as "christian right" with all of its scary undertones.

Sent by doulos | 3:11 PM ET | 01-31-2008

i don't think jesus would endorse anyone. ever. save your soul by wisely governing your own life.

Sent by adam schaeffer | 12:16 AM ET | 02-01-2008

Mike Huckabee is by far the most conservative and religious of all the candidates in the field.

He strikes me as a cross between Obama and Fred Thompson. The Obama in him comes out of his eloquence while his true and genuine conservatism is only rivaled by Fred Thompson.

And yet, he is in a class of his own by the way he aproaches and tackles complex issues. He always ends a statement with a catch line, or a phrase; a trend that has not only caught the eye of the main-stream-media, but one that keeps the audience focussed on his speech to just to catch his cliche.

If he does not clinch the nomination on Super Tuesday, I hope McCain has the sanity to include him on his ticket as he would be an asset on any ticket.

Huckaboom just like McCain has a genuine love for this country, our country and will someday be the President.

I would love to see him debate Obama for three hours; that in my opinion is a treat the entire nation would love to share.

As for The Amoeba, Romney, he will soon understand that unlike our legislators, Americans are not for sale and no matter how much money he spends bashing both Huckaboom and Lazarus, McCain, Americans will not be bought.

www.capitolpoliticking.com

Sent by Florence Meatwagon | 2:02 AM ET | 02-01-2008

I am so encouraged to hear very moderate and inclusive comments by evangelicals on this site. I am also glad many of them are not tied to Huckabee as their candidate. He has some ugly skeletons in his past (immoral decisions), which make him totally unworthy in my eyes.

Sent by Rose | 8:26 AM ET | 02-01-2008

Rose -- that's not fair to accuse Huckabee of making "immoral decisions" without specifying what those are. I for one have no idea what you're talking about.

Huckabee strikes me as a fundamentally decent, compassionate person -- due in large part, i think, to his faith, which is one reason why he is unacceptable to party ideologues.

Sent by doulos | 11:04 AM ET | 02-01-2008

McCain getting a free pass?

Please watch this video, it's incredible

Jan. 31: Many in the media call Mitt Romney a flip-flopper but let John McCain's changing answers slide. Dan Abrams speaks with MSNBC's David Shuster, Salon.com's Joan Walsh, and GOP strategist Jack Burkman.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22942491#22942491

There are many more examples as well.
For example, on Meet the Press McCain said that he would vote for his Immigration bill if it came across his desk as president, but less than a week later at the debate McCain said that he would not vote for it. Talk about flip-flop and no one is calling him on it.

Sent by Alvin A. | 12:43 PM ET | 02-01-2008

Um...Seriously SEPERATION OF CHURCH AND STATE! geez people did you forget your constitution!

Sent by lola | 5:19 PM ET | 02-01-2008

Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney are statistically tied for second place in the national polls, and have accumulated similar numbers of delegates. They are both within reach of John McCain. I think it is foolhardy to count either one of them out at after a mere 8% of the delegates have been decided. Remember for a moment how everyone discounted McCain's chances a few short months ago when his campaign collapsed...

If the author is so certain of who can and can't win the nomination, why doesn't he/she just tell us who the president is going to be also? We would love to know!

Sent by Matt | 5:31 PM ET | 02-01-2008

Huckabee cannot win the election. There is not amount of prayers that can change it at this point. He has become a spoiler working for McCain now. He has broken ranks with the conservative wing of the Republication party that has endorsed him. All he wants now is a position in the McCain White House and he has slapped us Evangelicals in the process. We must recognize THAT A VOTE FOR HUCKABEE NOW IS A VOTE FOR McCAIN. As much as we may dislike Romney, he is our only hope for conservative values. McCain will sing our song now, but will turn his back on us once he has the power. He must be denied and we can make it happen. And please don't consider not voting this year. Doing so will get Hillary elected and we all know what that means. If you have to plug your noice and voice of Romney then do it. Just don't waste your vote on Huckabee.

Sent by BEB | 6:35 PM ET | 02-01-2008

Hey, Mike Huckabee is leading or tied in all of the southern States. Romney has little to nothing on Super Tuesday. Huckabee will have more delegates than Romney following this contest, and these reports will be renegging.

Sent by Gabe | 6:57 PM ET | 02-01-2008

Good. I'm glad those religious whack-jobs don't have a favorite candidate that has a chance to win. Now if we could just remove organized religion from the political equation entirely, we'd live in a much better world.

Sent by angsty | 11:34 PM ET | 02-01-2008

Huckabee is not the choice of many evangelicals. He is out of the race. Many evangelicals are backing Romney. He has the same values as most Evangelical Christians. He is the best candidate. McCain would be a nightmare for evangelicals and for all Christians.

Sent by James | 12:42 AM ET | 02-02-2008

As a Christian, I have had the most difficult time of choosing who to vote for. I like Mike Huckabee, and will likely vote for him. However, I can't stand McCain - he is too liberal! McCain Feingold, and his chumming up to liberal Ted Kennedy on illegal immigrant issues are just two of the things that should disqualify him as Presidential material on the Republican side. If it comes down to Romney, McCain only -- it has to be Romney. I'm not too excited to be voting for him though, I'm not sure I trust him for some reason.

Sent by Ron Swindall | 1:14 AM ET | 02-02-2008

im sorry Tony but huckabee cant win. The media has been highly favorable to him in my opinion but its his record that got him.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
"[Huckabee???s] career has also been colored by 14 ethics complaints and a volley of questions about his integrity, ranging from his management of campaign cash to his use of a nonprofit organization to subsidize his income to his destruction of state computer files on his way out of the governor???s office.??? And what was Governor Huckabee???s response to these ethics allegations? Rather than cooperating with investigators, Huckabee sued the state ethics commission twice and attempted to shut the ethics process down."

Sorry, I'm evangelical but this man does not support my belief system, he is a sick liar. I judge a man on his actions not on his title. Tha is why I am over the mormon thing for Romney, he is a good guy and he has a shot of winning. Im voting for Romney.

Sent by Andrew | 2:49 AM ET | 02-02-2008

The Bible also reads that if you don't work, then you don't eat.
Vote Huckabee !

Sent by kel kel | 8:40 AM ET | 02-02-2008

Evangelicals' suspicions about Romney have nothing to do with his Mormonism, but rather with the fact that he is asking evangelicals to trust his recent claims of social conservatism while his actions as governor often leaned toward the anti-life and anti-family side.

Sent by Karen Lehman | 9:00 AM ET | 02-02-2008

SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE is for thinkers and people who have intellectual ability to understand and analyze. Some of these replies are from the sort of people I define as American taliban. Yes, you are, via your actions of being hate-based religionists. Ask yourselves, why do you want to interfere in other people's lives and regulate other people's sense of morality based on what you believe? Think about it before you answer.

Sent by nina | 9:53 AM ET | 02-02-2008

What happened to the separation of church and state? A leader's religious views should not enter the public spectrum...no more so than a CEO's views should influence his corporation.

Sent by Todd Howell | 10:39 AM ET | 02-02-2008

Okay, this is somebody's chance for a Second Coming.

Can anyone convince the American public that they are the prophet who will baptize and annoint Huckabee?

And make Ron Paul his canonized Vice President?

In the meantime, it's McCain and Romney against Hillary and Barack. The rest is nothing more than background elevator rap music.

fred camorra call

Sent by fred camorra call | 10:51 AM ET | 02-02-2008

Don't be fooled by numbers. There is a biblical story where God told a man by the name of Gideon that the 10,000 of soilders were to high a number for him to win the battle. He was advised to reduce the army to 300 men with which he won the battle! It may take more than 300 for Mike Huckabee to win this battle but, dont be fooled. A word for thought, strategy wins not noise. Mike Huckabee for President 2008!!!

Sent by GJN | 11:03 AM ET | 02-02-2008

if Christians saw Bush as their guy in 2004, that tells you how blind they are.

Bush is obviously not a Christian; a blind monkey could see that.

If you are a Christian and think that McCain, Huckabee, Clinton, or Obama reflects Christian values, call me; i have a bridge to sell you.

What would Jesus say about the war in Iraq? What does He say about loving our enemies? (this is for you Republicans) What does the Bible say about debt? What does it say in the parable of the ten talents (this is for your democrats)?

fools. if you were to choose between Jesus and Barabbas today, you would choose Barabbas all over again. To prove that this is true, you would consider warmonger liberals (McCain, Huckabee, Clinton) and non-warmongers liberals (obama) over the only voice crying in the wilderness we have today (Ron Paul).

you say Ron Paul is a lunatic, an extremist? You would say the same thing of John the Baptist or Jesus today. Yes you would, don't shake your head.

Ron Paul is the only one warning you about:
- debt (see the old testament's position on that)
- inflation
- a stupid war
- an uncostitutional war
- a war that killed over 150,000 Iraqi civilians (oh, sorry, i forgot that only the 4,000 lost american lives count)
- a monetary policy that is making you poor
- an educational system that wants to brainwash your children and deprive you of the homeschooling choice (including Huckabee, yes. check his record, not just his words)
- america's borders being sold to the UN , Nato, nafta, cafta (look them up)
- your civiil liberties being taken away by that great Christian of G Bush

and you fools still think you would stick for Jesus today, huh? Sure...

at least Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. Today you are selling him for nothing. you are actually being robbed as you sell Him. foolish

go see the movie Idiocracy. You are in it.

Sent by francesco | 5:32 PM ET | 02-02-2008

Huckabee is the only valid candidate. The democrats are so liberal they are a joke. Huckabee will win if we back him and quite listening to the media.

Sent by Nikos | 7:35 PM ET | 02-02-2008

I find it humorous that the evangelicals would vote to keep Hillary out when she is a true christian.
This shows there lack of integrity regarding their religion

Sent by michael cherry | 9:18 AM ET | 02-03-2008

I'm votong for OBAMA as a person of faith. Who, exactly are the "Evangelicals?" What does the term "Evangelical" mean? Does not the Muslim faith also open the doors of the mosque for persons to join? Could a Muslim be considered "evangelical" as well? I challenge the media to look into the Greek origin of the word evangelical before slapping it on large groups of people.?? It's an insult to the diversity that exists w/in the Christian faith.?? I also think the term is being used in a discriminatory manner.?? At least, it feels that way to me. Just like with other major faiths, there ARE many, political leanings w/in my church cannot be captured under such an "umbrella term."?? I can say that I'm part of a church that would be labeled by the press as "Evangelical Christian,"?? and I have NEVER wondered who I would vote for. The candidate I intend to campaign & vote for is: OBAMA. I hate being lumped under the "Evangelical Christian" label,it hurts. It conjurs up so many negative things, and I think, it serves to divide & alienates us from others in our pluralistic society.?? I have no hesitations re: who my Candidate is. I'm so thankful for Obama, and MANY in my "Evangelical Christian" church community are campaigning for him as well. Enough with blanket labeling! I'm also a Chrisitan who loves NPR!?? Please be sensitive to labeling & respect diverity within the major faiths.?? If the term Evan. Christian conjures up a negative image in one's mind, could that be a red flag that..some discrimination/hate is taking place? I feel it as a person of faith. I don't think Dr. MLK would want that division still taking place in our country.

Sent by Frances | 10:09 AM ET | 02-03-2008

Questions regarding the Seperation of Church and State? Seriously--I don't think any denomination of the church is attempting to take over here. Seperation of Church and State is not a pretext for secularism nor is it found in the Constitution. What is in the Constitution is the First Ammendment which protects an individual's freedom of religion--even those running for political office.

Sent by "religious whak-o" | 1:14 PM ET | 02-03-2008

The church is adrift all right. The apostasy that has to come is here. I think like scripture says, men do not learn from history. All big empires have fallen for the same reason. Always learning, never coming to the knowledge of the truth. Some will be destroyed by lack of Knowledge as it is written. Now we have the POWER of the gospel out and unity and tollerance is in ! The bigest lie Satan could come up with. to say nothing of the world is now in the church. Does anyone really read the word and see what is happening, after all Amos 3 tells us G-d doesn't do anything with out telling us first. and what was will be..like in the days of Noah where wickedness abounds and it says All governments are ran by the god of this world. Islam can lie for Allah. they tell us on their webs they smile to our face and curse us in their hearts. Because you refused the truth, G-d said He would send a lie, and you would believe it instead. He speaks of seven churches, only one is saved, Rev 1
Not one running is a Reagan. PLEASE !!All but one is globalist. Does anyone know the media is paid to set your minds. And the false preachers in leadership will get double punishment. Has anyone read scripture where G-d Himself said, remove the evil mans arm from you till you can see his arm no more? G-d called them snakes etc He did not approve, and He told us, don't go for anything against His word or you are a part. Obama's wife was also out for abortion..any kind.If you all can not look around at the US and the world and see the wickedness and you see any good in these running , only one is worth it. the rest are wolves..power hungry ..and McCain, who signed the paper to lock up information to the troops still in Nam prisons..you know, where he was once. sickening ! and he will give all illegals a legal pass in all as America sinks to lawlessness and tries to call it G-d's care for poor. You have the other Christ.the one Paul preached and warned of. And when man stand before Him ans says L-rd Lord He wll say, depart from me you men of lawlessness..Since G-d tells us all leaders are ran by the god of this world, why do you not heed G-d's words and warning and even learn from history. Maybe just once you will remember He is coming back as the LION Of JUDEA, not the lttile lamb or baby in the cradle, an HE is not coming to make peace but war,,to seperate the sheep from the goats..with a sword. how did JOHN feel when seeing HIM? He was so afraid he fell at His feet. Same with Daniel who fell on his face and trembled and was instantly weak. The fear of G-d is the beginning of Wisdom No one sits on the fence and those who change on dot or title is cursed. He said so , that settles it. And by the way, HE is not comoing to NYC, He is coming to fulfill HIS EVERLASTING Covenat to the Chosen..yes the Jews..Geneses 12:3 says, I will bless them that bless HER an curse those who don't. but then again, the true word is not taught..G-d doesn't change, no shadow of turning. No , we are living in the days of Noah were. go read how it was..an it pictures today..G-d said follow the laws of the land,,not lawlessness..time is all but up..AND its global warning, not global warming. Matthew 24 and Luke 21..

Sent by kim segar | 1:41 PM ET | 02-03-2008

Tony, Brad and TJ I couldn't agree more ! Not that being a Christian should have any bearing on being elected president, but this so-called Christian in the white house is anything but, lies, deception, torture, judgementalness, coruption.....WWJS ?
Let's separate church and state and elect a President to Lead and if we get one who lives by good spiritual values at the same time, what a bonus !

Sent by Gloria | 10:03 PM ET | 02-03-2008

Francesco, I actually agree with you about Ron Paul, and do not understand for the life of me why conservative and Republican Christians do not see that he is the true choice.

HOWEVER, I have to take issue with you calling your Christian brothers and sisters "fools." I believe Jesus said "But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca,' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell."

Just from the comments here it is apparent that most Christians are as dumbed down, asleep and ignorant as the rest of American society. But not "fools" - that is a judgment for the Lord to make.

Sent by Susan | 9:40 AM ET | 02-04-2008

Listen up Evangelicals, ONLY a vote for MITT ROMNEY in Republican primaries is a vote AGAINST MCCAIN, a loser that is being aggressively imposed on us by the establishment and the ???mainstream??? media. By casting your vote on ANY OTHER candidate you will be helping MCCAIN to win the Republican nomination.

Sent by jonS | 9:44 AM ET | 02-04-2008

This former republican is going Constitution Party, which is the third largest political party in the U.S. There doesn't seem to be much difference between a Dem and a Rep in this century.

Sent by Rekab | 11:22 AM ET | 02-04-2008

Do any of you realize that the term "Seperation of Church and State" does NOT appear in the Constitution, The Decalaration of Independance, or the Bill of Rights.

Nor is this premise intimated in any way in ANY of these founding documents.

If you take the time to read them you will find the thread of Faith, Righteousness and Dependance on God Alighty runs throughout each document.

In fact,the term "Spearation of Church and State" was pulled from a letter Thomas Jefferson wrote to a concerned body of Christians who were afraid that the Government was going to infringe upon THEIR rights.

Here is the passage from that letter...

Gentlemen,-The affectionate sentiments of esteem and approbation which you are so good as to express towards me on behalf of the Danbury Baptist Association give me the highest satisfaction. . . . Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God; that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship; that the legislative powers of government reach actions only and not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should "make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof," thus building a wall of separation between Church and State. Adhering to this expression of the supreme will of the nation in behalf of the rights of conscience, I shall see with sincere satisfaction the progress of those sentiments which tend to restore to man all his natural rights, convinced he has no natural right in opposition to his social duties. I reciprocate your kind prayers for the protection and blessing of the common Father and Creator of man, and tender you for yourselves and your religious association assurances of my high respect and esteem."


Do some research and you will find that revisionist history has altered a great many actual truths in this country.

Sent by csmw | 12:18 PM ET | 02-04-2008

As an evangelical Christian who did not vote for Bush I see no difference between the touted Democrat and Republican candidates. I've voted Constitution Party now for 10 years. Aside from RON PAUL there is no one out there that reflects my values. But I have an idea... If the GOP nominee is Romney, McCain or Huckabee...I might vote for Hillary. Just because sometimes you can't fix things UNTIL THEY BREAK!

Sent by steve | 1:28 PM ET | 02-04-2008

My Bible (I admit I am not a scholar) does not say the Government should take care of the weak, sick, old and poor. It tells the Church to do that. If the Gov. were to do less and leave the money in the hands of those who earn it, this job would be done more efficiently and the former Gov. employees could take over all those jobs 'Americans won't do."

Sent by C. Jensen | 1:50 PM ET | 02-04-2008

See how many of the traits your preferred candidate shares with our Savior, like truthfulness & honesty. Go to www.factcheck.org. They review all speeches, debates, etc. to fact check every word that comes out of a candidate's mouth.

You will see that all of them, save Ron Paul, use half-truths and lies to make themselves look better - including Huckabee - rather than letting truth speak for them.

Let's not choose the lesser of two evils this time around. Let's choose the best ethical candidate who is a true and humble Christian (he doesn't scream it from the rooftops like Huckabee does - and Huck probably also sits in the first pew to make sure everyone sees him).
Ron Paul believes in peace unlike McCain & Romney who are pro-war. In fact he never voted to invade Iraq. The only republican to use his noggin instead of listening to and stepping in line with the beating war drum.

He believes in debt free living, just like in the Bible and he has never waivered on his pro-life stance unlike Romney.

The bottom line really is, you can check on the website for the Federal Election Commission the contribution and political numbers for each candidate.

You will see that all of the republicans are in deficit spending with Romney just pulling out his own wallet when he runs out of money; Ron Paul balances his election budget and makes sure he's always in the black.

This nation needs someone like Ron Paul. Finally. Once again. Like our founding fathers.

Sent by sharpinchitown | 2:24 PM ET | 02-04-2008

Ron Paul is the correct Christian Conservative choice!

Sent by David Lingner | 10:01 PM ET | 02-04-2008

Methinks that people of "Faith" shouldn't be allowed to vote at all. Only people of "Facts" should have that distinction. Biggest problem with you religious nuts is that you're so eager to take the word of an authority rather than think for yourself. This country was founded by free-thinkers, and as such belongs to them, not to the hordes of "faithful" animals and their disgusting religious bleating.

Sent by angsty | 10:51 AM ET | 02-05-2008

Christian president? Really?!?!? We are still playing this sad tired game. If anybody embodies Christian principles it would be Obama.

get your head out of your you know where

Sent by ben | 12:58 PM ET | 02-05-2008

Obama, Christian principles? No way!! He is pro abortion, and pro gay marriage.

He doesn't fit Bible christianity.

Sent by Gene | 8:27 PM ET | 02-06-2008

I've yet to figure out what Obama stands for - he is good looking, great motivational speaker but I've yet to hear anything "new" or "different". I know we can look for a giant nanny state if he gets elected.

Sent by lw | 4:29 PM ET | 02-07-2008

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