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brooklynite Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-28-08 06:49 PM
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McCain/Hagee followup - who ELSE might might need to reject and denounce?
I was wonder how our right-wing friends were responding to this issue, and found the following tidbit in the archives of Redstate.com

Huckabee to speak at church pastored by anti-Catholic bigot

Dear Governor Huckabee,

You don't know me, but I am your lone supporter among the contributors here at RedState. Anyone who has read my posts on a regular basis understands that I support your candidacy primarily because I truly believe: (1) you are the most eloquent spokesman for a "Culture of Life" of all the presidential candidates; and (2) having a true-blue social conservative as a top-tier presidential candidate advances the pro-life causes I care for so deeply.

That having been said, I am also a devout Catholic, and I have to say that I am troubled by your decision to preach to Cornerstone Church this coming Sunday in San Antonio, Texas; a church pastored by a raving anti-Catholic bigot.

Don't get me wrong. I understand that a pastor's views should not be imputed to those who attend his church, and that most of the good folks at Cornerstone are almost certainly not anti-Catholic bigots. I am also well aware that other presidential candidates have spoken to anti-Catholic universities and churches in past elections. Finally, I am confident that your decision to preach to Cornerstone is in no way meant to be an endorsement of this bigot's views. Nevertheless, I agree with K-Lo that you should cancel the appearance. It's a bad political move, and it also sends mixed signals to your faithful Catholic supporters. And if some of the good folks at Cornerstone are upset by the decision, well, then so be it. Be presidential. Take a stand. Let your Catholic supporters know that pandering to bigots is not an acceptable vice, even in presidential politics.

If you aren't willing to stand up for a substantial block of your supporters, then why should we do the same for you?


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