Dobson Endorses…
Maybe I’ve just missed it. Maybe all the fanfare that normally goes along with an endorsement by a “Kingmaker” slipped past me. But I’m not seeing it anywhere. A cursory perusal of the major news sites has no headlining information (I found this information on WSJ and Fox Blogs) on Dr. James Dobson’s endorsement late last night of Gov. Mike Huckabee:
Dr. James Dobson issues the following statement tonight, speaking as a private citizen.”I am endorsing Gov. Mike Huckabee for President of the United States today. My decision comes in the wake of my statement on Super Tuesday that I could not vote for Sen. John McCain, even if he goes on to win the Republican nomination. His record on the institution of the family and other conservative issues makes his candidacy a matter of conscience and concern for me. That left two pro-family candidates whom I could support, but I was reluctant to choose between them. However, the decision by Gov. Mitt Romney to put his campaign “on hold” changes the political landscape. The remaining candidate for whom I could vote is Gov. Huckabee. His unwavering positions on the social issues, notably the institution of marriage, the importance of faith and the sanctity of human life, resonate deeply with me and with many others. That is why I will support Gov. Huckabee through the remaining primaries, and will vote for him in the general election if he should get the nomination. Obviously, the governor faces an uphill struggle, given the delegates already committed to Sen. McCain. Nevertheless, I believe he is our best remaining choice for President of the United States.
Is it too little too late? Probably. And this is what kills me about this. I mean, two weeks ago did anyone really see any different outcome? Not me, and I know that Dobson and others are far more intelligent than I on these matters. So why hold off on giving an endorsement that actually could have made a bigger difference if given before Super Tuesday?
At any rate, there it is. Dobson endorses Huckabee saying that if McCain receives the nomination that he will, for the first time in his life, not cast a vote for President.
4 Responses to “Dobson Endorses…”
By Bob K on Feb 8, 2008 | Reply
There is no fanfare because Dobson is no kingmaker. He’s a hack. And I’m enjoying seeing his self-marginalization.
By Roger Abramson on Feb 8, 2008 | Reply
Hey! Maybe for his next trick, Dobson will endorse Pat Robertson in the 1988 Republican presidential primary. what the heck, it’ll have about the same effect. and take about a much guts to do.
Nothing like going out on a limb, eh, Dr. Dobson?
By Ned Williams on Feb 11, 2008 | Reply
Your spite is palpable, guys. You may think that Conservatives have no place else to go . . . you’re assuming they’re compelled to go somewhere in the first place. Regardless of the source of your enmity, it’s wisest to keep it to yourself.
Wes, from what I’ve read, Dobson didn’t endorse Huckabee earlier because he traditionally hasn’t endorsed in primaries where there are several acceptable choices.