Christian Coalition founder Pat Robertson raised eyebrows on Sunday when he heaped praise on former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, saying he'd make "a good president" despite his liberal positions on gay rights and abortion.
Asked if Giuliani would be an acceptable 2008 presidential candidate to Christian conservatives, Robertson told ABC's "This Week:" "He did a super job running the city of New York and I think he'd make a good president."
Story Continues Below
"I like him a lot - although he doesn't share my particular point of view on social issues," Robertson explained, before calling the twice-divorced Giuliani "a very dedicated Catholic."
Roberston noted that "Rudy's a very good friend of mine," adding, "He's a great guy."
The Christian leader gave the other GOP presidential front-runner, Sen. John McCain, an abrupt thumbs-down, telling "This Week" host George Stephanopoulos, "McCain I'd vote against under any circumstance."
During his 2000 presidential run, McCain demonized both Robertson and the Rev. Jerry Falwell, at one point denouncing them as "evil."
Despite Robertson's praise, Giuliani wasn't his first choice for the GOP nod. He mentioned the ex-mayor only after touting Sen. Sam Brownback as "a super guy" and Sen. George Allen as a former "distinguished governor and distinguished senator."
Editor's note:
Your Success Depends on How You Speak – Find out the power of "Success Talk" – Click Here Now
Get David Limbaugh’s best seller "Persecution" about the war on Christians – Click Here for FREE offer
Attention, women! Dr. Laura tells how to use "Woman Power" – Go Here Now
Read more on this subject in related Hot Topics:
Sen. John McCain
RNC
Print Page 
Forward Page 
