They told me if Mitt Romney ran for president that massive networks of religious leaders would use questionable means to pressure their followers to vote. And they were right!
So pro-Huckabee organizers say they are focusing their entire effort on turning out evangelical church goers. They plan to call every evangelical pastor in the state over the next few days. Those ministers can’t endorse any candidate from the pulpit — but they can tell their parishioners that “it’s their Christian duty,” to turn out on primary day, said Glenn. “And we know who they’ll be voting for.”
(With apologies to Instapundit.)
Tags: anti-mormon, Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney
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So are they mobilizing to support Huckabee or to defeat Romney? In other words, if Romney weren’t in the race, would this massive Evangelical effort on Huckabee’s behalf still be happening? I haven’t seen anyone tackle this subtle but quite revealing question.
If it’s to defeat Romney — well, normally that sort of effort is directed at one whose policies one is opposed to, not someone from your own party who shares most (all?) of your political and social values.
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I thought you might be interested in an independent film coming out this month titled: “Article VI: Faith. Politics. America.” Perhaps it would make for a good article or something. The film was directed by Bryan Hall and Jack Donaldson. It is an intense discussion of the role of faith in politics. The title is taken from Article Six of the United States Constitution: “no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.”
If you haven’t seen the trailer I suggest you check it out:
http://www.articlevithemovie.com/
Pretty powerful.
Here some additional info about the film:
The story follows filmmaker Bryan Hall’s experience as a Mormon during the 2008 Presidential race. While following the debates, Hall becomes increasingly aware of the escalating attacks against a particular candidate over his religion; Mitt Romney, who happens to also be a Mormon. Hall decides to investigate this issue and comes to realize that the issue of religious bigotry in politics goes far beyond his own faith. It has been the subject of intense argument from the earliest days of the American colonies. In the end, Hall makes the case for the need for religious tolerance in America; not just for his religion, but for all religions.
Let me know what you think!
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Interesting distinction.
I think enough of Huckabee’s campaign has been identity politics that a lot of it is many Evangelicals want one of them to win.
It’s been interesting to see a lot of them protest the lukewarm support Huckabee gets from mainstream and “elite” conservatives. A vocal portion claim that conservatives have been taken Evangelicals for granted but don’t want one of them to actually have power. Never mind President Bush or John Ashcroft or any number of Evangelicals in power.
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The post about the film was actually for David H. Sundwall. Sorry
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Mitt beat Huck among evangelicals in Michigan…why? It takes more than identity politics…that is so 1992 (the year of the woman).
Issues matter. Experience matters.
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