nysun.com — If self-styled "values voters" have felt snubbed by the Republican presidential candidates this election season, that snubbing is now official. Mayor Giuliani, Fred Thompson, Mitt Romney, and Senator McCain are all declining to participate in a September 17 debate in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., that's being hosted by an umbrella social-conservative...
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garrywSep 5, 2007
Oh boy! Brownback to bash Bibles with Ron Paul. Huckabee to preach salvation. Lame.
nidstylesSep 6, 2007
The majority of the country view's itself as Conservative, and votes accordingly.
sivstaSep 6, 2007
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shupySep 7, 2007
The conservative Christians have lost the culture wars. Americans do not want to see our government turn into a theocracy. The "values" party has had one too many scandals. All their attempts to legislate our life styles are failing.The bottom line is people do not want the government in their bedrooms.
smooveSep 7, 2007
His official stance on abortion is that it should be left to the states--and, to that end, the violation of states rights implicit in Roe v Wade should be repealed. He is personally against abortion, but he has not advocated in any way for the federal government to impose abortion law on the states either way--for OR against.
clintontj72Sep 17, 2007
What I said is that big spending corporate Repubs, at least the ones skipping the debates, are not true conservatives. I measure conservatism based on fiscal discipline, social stands such as support of big gov't vs. small gov't, and the support of the highest law in the land...called the Constitution. I am sorry, but the so call 'front runners' score low on those issues from a conservative standpoint.I completely oppose bigots and religious extremismists. I do however support their right under our Constitution to have their opinion. Do you? I ask that question because you are quick to fly off with the name calling without backing it up with any reasons as to why certain candidates are fundy whackjobs. But hey...you are entitled to your opinion. Just make sure that it is 'YOUR' opinion and based on some research and some facts. Otherwise you have become a spoonfed victim of propaganda. Cheers!
deviantdragonOct 22, 2007
Quite honestly, Ron Paul is one of the better choices for the Christian Coaltion. He's made it clear that he adopts a pro-life stance and expresses it in his desires to take measures to implement abortion law on a state to state basis. On other issues such as gay marriage and prayer in schools, Paul also flips it for the states to decide. In a sense, since we can sum up a lot of his views on social issues as saying that they aren't an issue for the federal government, it can be a victory for the religious conservative base. Given that other candidates are spotty on the issues, Paul offers a choice that promises a high chance of at least partial success on the state level for achieving their goals. Their only beef may be with Paul's lack of support for government services though because Paul is so conservative on size of government. And even if the lack of federal government aid plays a role, recent elections have shown that the religious right don't care as much about this social issue as they do about the ones I've mentioned.On another note, Ron Paul's personal life should be appealing to value voters as well. He's been in one marriage since 1957 which is free of scandal. Has five children which he raised with the family Episcopalian background. Furthermore, he is an OB/GYN doctor with a wonderful track record and he served in the Air Force where he became a Captain as well as serving in the Air National Guard during his residency. To cap it off, he's had a long career in the House where he proves his popularity and success with district voters. From Texas, nonetheless.Taken from this view, Ron Paul has the necessary stance on key issues, has a great background and profile for value voters, and should be a candidate that the evangelical Christians consider and welcome. It would be a mistake to adopt other candidates ahead of him when he fits their criteria very well. It's a shame more media don't focus on the possibility of Ron Paul rallying this group.