Pat Robertson (R-Nutcase) made a startling move a few days ago by endorsing former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani (R-Walkin’ ‘Round in Women’s Underwear). Given that Focus on the Family head James Dobson (R-Anti-Feminist) said that he will encourage his listeners to vote for a third party candidate if Giuliani wins the Republican nomination, we are seeing the Religious Right marginalizing itself in a way that none of us could have expected or even dared to hope for.
Admittedly, Robertson’s following is much less than Dobson’s, and he is seen in some religious circles to be avaricious and insane rather than spiritual, but his unforseen endorsement of Giuliani could be the split needed to completely marginalize the Religious Right. If they are seen as the lunatic fringe and robbed of their assumed power and influence, it no longer matters which party they support. Quite frankly, no one will care.
They’re all running into each other these days, decapitated chickenhawks dimly realizing the dream has ended. And let’s not forget the ‘classic’ Goldwater conservatives who would like their party — and their country — back.
Comment by RS Janes — November 12, 2007 @ 7:57 pm