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Top Ten List
By rvineis — February 28, 2008
The Interfaith Alliance has come up with a Top Ten List of religious blunders from this season’s campaign. President of the Alliance, Rev. Dr. C Welton Gaddy, said “I have witnessed more abuses of religion in this primary season than in any election in recent memory.” Check out the video, here. It is an enjoyable […]
Feds Investigate Obama’s Church
By rvineis — February 27, 2008
The IRS is investigating whether or not a speech Senator Obama gave at the Trinity United Church of Christ violated the church’s non-profit status. The UCC denies any wrongdoing claiming that they consulted their lawyers to ensure they followed the law. Yet, in a letter to the church ,the IRS expressed concern over articles on […]
Evangelical Democrats!?
By rvineis — February 25, 2008
Amy Sullivan dispels the myth that all evangelicals aren’t liberals in her column for the Washington Post. Sullivan delves into why Republican have held a monopoly on the faithful and how this is beginning to change.
Return of the Romneys
By rvineis — February 25, 2008
Mitt Romney’s son, Josh, told the Desert Morning News today that he is considering running for Congress. More interesting is his belief that Mormonism cost his father a win in Iowa. Josh Romney said “When it’s religion, you definitely take it personally. It’s highly offensive, but I think that the vast majority of people we […]
Obama Fired Up Over Photo
By rvineis — February 25, 2008
The Obama Clinton fight over faith has escalated dramatically. According to Drudgereport.com, Hillary Clinton’s aides have been circulating a photo of Obama wearing traditional Somali garb. The Clinton campaign has not refuted the charge, but the Obama camp accused his opponent of “shameful offensive fear-mongering”. Stay tuned as this develops…
Obama Reaches out to Jews
By rvineis — February 24, 2008
Barack Obama tried agressive outreach into the Jewish community Sunday. He met with Jewish leaders yesterday in an effort to clear up vakakta rumors. Speaking in Cleveland, he reasurred them of his stance on Israel, his relationship with his controversial pastor Jerimiah Wright, and the “Muslim” emails. Obama’s remarks were likely spurred by the Clinton […]
GOP Loses Amigos
By rvineis — February 23, 2008
Samuel Rodriguez contributes to tomorrow’s Washington Post with his take on the rift between the GOP and Hispanic evangelicals. Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Evangelical Conference, feels that the immigration debacle of last summer drove a wedge between the traditionally agreeable Republican party and evangelical Latinos. Rodriguez: “In the end, Hispanic evangelicals are married […]
Much Ado About Nothing
By rvineis — February 21, 2008
Today’s NYT piece on John McCain’s alleged unethical behavior has caused quite a stir. Conservative talking heads like Rush Limbaugh and Laura Ingraham have rushed to McCain’s side. Yet, it is unclear how evangelicals will react to the controversy. CBN’s David Brody predicts much of nothing. Brody: “But my hunch is that for the most […]
Tennessee Evangelicals
By rvineis — February 19, 2008
Rocketboom, a video blog, has an interesting video of some Teneesee evangelicals weighing in on the race. Note how passionately the subjects react to the efferevescent rumors of Obama’s faith.
Brother’s Keeper
By rvineis — February 19, 2008
Barack Obama has an ad playing in Ohio that begins with religious rhetoric. The ad, “Choices”, begins with a reference from Genesis 4:9. Obama says, “It is that fundamental belief. I am my brother’s keeper. I am my sister’s keeper. That makes this country work.”
Dems get Religion
By rvineis — February 17, 2008
Amy Sullivan writes for Time this week about the Democrats’ embrace of religion. Sullivan focuses on John Kerry’s blunders with faithful voters in 2004. For an in-depth look at the religious history and current efforts of Edwards, Obama and Clinton check out this Religion in the News article by Mark Silk.
GodTube
By rvineis — February 14, 2008
GodTube.com, a YouTube site for Christians that claims over 280,000 registered users, is conducting an informal presidential preference poll. It is no big surprise to see that Mike Huckabee garners 47% of votes, but it is interesting to see that Obama comes in 2nd place with 26%. This site is worthwhile to check out. With […]
Huckabee in Texas
By rvineis — February 13, 2008
Mike Huckabee is no longer lonely in the Lone Star state. The Dallas Morning News reports that Huck has assembled a base of evangelicals to turn out his people on March 4. Additionally, Huck released a statement today stating that he recieved the endorsement of state senator Dan Patrick. Patrick on Huckabee: “As a committed […]
Ralph Reed on McCain
By rvineis — February 11, 2008
CBN’s David Brody interviewed Christian Coalition leader and fallen GOP angel Ralph Reed on his thoughts of John McCain. Reed outlined what McCain needs to do to win over his party’s base. Reed: “First, he should choose a running mate with strong conservative credentials, both on social issues and economic issues. Then he should adopt […]
Evangelical Endorsements
By rvineis — February 11, 2008
Former head of the Family Research Council and conservative leader Gary Bauer endorsed John McCain today. While Mike Huckabee picked up the support of Moral Majority co-founder Paul Weyrich. Huckabee has recently been courting the Moral Majority vote with an appearance at Jerry Falwell son’s church on Sunday.
