Today an orange grasshopper tried to maul my face. As in it jumped at me screeching. I personally think it was a trained assassin come to silence me for my blogging. But on to the actual post, I was having some trouble getting this post up earlier, something was wrong with my internet or something, but now I can get this baby rolling. The article this is based off of is http://tinyurl.com/2tv3hf.
Despite the fact that the first voting for who will run for president in the next election will begin within the next three months, the religious right has yet to determine who their favorite candidate is. This makes religious leaders afraid that Rudy Giuliani could take the cake, which would be a blow to their cause. This is because Giuliani would be the first Republican hopeful to openly support abortion rights since it was legalized. But the problem lies far beyond just who to vote for as a presidential candidate, the evangelical leaders have many internal problems as well. In the past, these leaders have pushed for legislation on the most pressing religious issues (which has been hampered by the loss of Congress due to sex scandals), but now their movement has become somewhat “diluted” as they are fighting for a multitude of issues. The seemingly most religious of candidates, like Mitt Romney and former Governor Mike Huckabee are dubious choices because of how they conveniently flip flop on issues depending on what state they are in. These religious leaders are even threatening to support a third candidate, just to make sure that Giuliani does not win the nomination.
I think it is sad that the agenda is so set for these people, but then again I might be biased. I’m sure there are issues that I would like to see resolved quickly but don’t see as foolish just because I don’t disagree with them. The religious right should most certainly do whatever it takes for them to get their candidate, as it is very important to have every point of view represented in government.
4 comments:
I wonder if a lot of people vote for president based on who their church endorses...If they do, this could cause a problem for Republicans since the religious leaders haven't publically picked anyone. I guess that just goes to show, Republicans really have no chance of winning this election if not even the religious leaders can choose which one would be best.
I agree with you, every point of view should be represented in the government, at less to some extent. I find it interesting how much people rely on religion in determining who to vote for. I suppose it makes sense though, people like to feel connected to those in office. Thus, if someone sees a candidate is of the same faith as them, they are likely to connect with them more than a candidate of a different belief system. In a way people support those that are most like themselves or who they see themselves in.
I definitely agree. I think it's funny when candidates go to different states and tell them different things to try and sway the voters. I remember reading something that said Obama spoke with more of a Southern drawl when he visited states like Alabama and spoke with a more refined voice in states like New York and California. In general, I think candidates just try to please everyone, especially those of certain religious faiths as going against, for example, the Catholic faith, puts you at an extreme disadvantage versus those who follow a Catholic view.
Oh goodness.
Well yes, I think every point of view should be represented and challenged, so the religious leaders better get it together and choose their canidate. I think it would be hilarious if they couldn't find the right one to be pro-life instead of pro-choice... I don't know why the thought of religious leaders pouting and not getting their way makes me chuckle, hehe. If you didn't guess, I'm pro-choice... I don't ever see myself even considering abortion, regardless the circumstance, but I do think it is a women's body and her choice. The church is never going to drop it, I swear.
Canidates who say different things in different states obviously can't be that bright. For the most part, everyone is going to hear about it... this is the United States...media in masses. Get it together kids!!
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