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I was already a Huckabee fan and planning to cast my vote for him. I don't understand what took Dr. Dobson so long!

If this email was sent out as a private citizen by Dobson, why was it sent out using the resources, contacts, and undoubtedly the staff of Focus on the Family? It is past due that this organization be brought up under examination for using its charitable status for noncharitable purposes.

I have been a supporter of Mike Huckabee even before he put his hat in the ring for President. After learning about him and understanding his Christian values, there was no question in my mind that he would be someone I could vote for in clear conscience. Dr. Dobson's endorsement only solidifies my belief that Mike Huckabee would be a man of God in the most important position in the free world.

This endorsement is excellent reason not to vote for Huckabee.They're both affable bigots who deserve our pity, not our support.

While I like Huckabee and wish that he woul dbe the nominee, I also know that that is not likely going to happen. Therefore at this point I will support Mc Cain because he is the only one that can be the Dems. Mc Cain is not the perfect candidate for evangelicals but he is a far better choice that Obama or Clinton. I am troubled by Dobson's comments about McCain. He sounds like a child on the ball field that if he doesn't get his own way he will take his ball and go home. And, I question his public endorsements when he is the head of a non-profit organization. He can say he is doing it as a private citizen but the truth is he is using his influence to try to sway others. The line sure is fuzzy here. I wish he would stay out of politics and go back to focusing on families.

Huckabee has some characteristics that remind me of Richard Nixon, but that has not influenced my opinion of him. If God called him to ministry why not continue? Did God revoke Huckabee's calling? Remember, this is post-Christian politics - and the Kingdom will not be ushered in by the efforts of humankind, it's God's work. Huckabee, wash your hands and go back to the pulpit where you can make a change.

Dr. Dobson could (and should) have supported Duncan Hunter, Tom Tancredo, or Mike Huckabee long ago. McCain is at least as conservative as Romney. He had his chance. Now he appears like a spoiled child who didn't get his way..."I'll take my ball and go home." Dobson does not have the luxury of being a private citizen. What he does affects the church for good or bad.

I am a Canadian highly interested in the American political scene. Huckabee would have been my choice if I were American, but Romney would have been my second choice.

In spite of my great respect for Dr. Dobson, I think he is mistaken to say he will never vote for McCain. If McCain appoints strict constructionist judges, that would be better than American social conservatives are likely to get from Obama or Clinton.

I think Dr. Dobson has hurt himself and his ministry by his childish remarks. Too bad that someone who has been a leading example of grace-filled leadership should now show himself as a stobborn and mean spirited little man.

Today Christianity Today posted this poll question:
"Poll: Does Huckabee getting Dobson's endorsement make you more or less likely to vote for him?"

Frankly, that makes me uncomfortable with CT's subtitle name, "A Magazine of Evangelical Conviction." The other day there were numerous postings to a particular article about Dr. Dobson, an article that didn't seem to present him as the longtime faith leader that he has been. The postings denigrated Dr. Dobson to the point of viciousness. I believe a number of postings on this matter are being made by those who are either nominal Christians or by non-Christians in retaliation for Dr. Dobson's willingness to speak from the Bible.

There's a way to disagree that lets others know the poster is a member of the Body of Christ.

I believe Huckabee is a wolf in sheep's clothing. He does not have a good record from his previous office or his life in general. The only man running who fills all of our requirements as Christians and as Conservatives is Congressman Dr. Ron Paul. Please just look at his record. Read his books. He has written several. He is a very intelligent man and an honorable man. The establishment and the media are so against him that in itself should make the Christian community stand up and take notice. Remember what they did to Jesus. Ron Paul is a strict Constitutionalist. No one else seems to remember we have one. We will soon lose it if we are not careful.

Dr. Dobson has a right - as a private to citizen - to endorse any prez candidate that he chooses to endorse. I would like to have seen his endorsement sooner. My choices were Thompson and Huckabee, 'til Fred dropped out. Even the NRLC states that Huckabee is the best ProLife choice that we have. You can choose 'tween two liberals (demos), a moderate (McC), or the only remaining Conservative: Huckabee. I served 23 years in the military defending you folks right to endorse &/or vote for whoever you'd like. Just remember that freedom isn't free... and this NC veteran is voting for Huckabee!

I personally found James Dobson's statement regarding not voting for John McCain irresponsible, childish and somewhat like a child's temper tantrum. It seems that for Dr. Dobson, God's will and soverienty are only real if it is his candidate and no one else. I don't like John McCain either, but, we each have a responsibility to make an informed decision based on the candidate that will best uphold biblical principles and choose the best candidates for judges.

This question "Does Dobson's endorsement make you more or less likely to vote for him?", and this Christianitytoday poll, makes me less likely to read ChristianityToday. You're hope here is to take what has been a leading evangelical who maintains positions that you no longer favor and try to use something positive he did to minimalize him. And you will win because more and more "believers" agree with you.

I am glad he had decided something. It seems that our entire political system is controlled by the Media and closely tied lobbyst (bribe) groups. This is very unfortunate for America and it may take a revolution to change it. Many thought Ron Paul might have been that revolution to go back to what the founding fathers intended for the Republic. Make no mistake, the MSM wants a democrat in office. I understand where Dobson is coming from. Though the aftermath of a Billary presidency for pro-life, marriage and family values would be herendous, it may take just that to make Republicans realize exactly how messed up the GOP has become. McCain is a perfect example of this; Guiliani is 2nd best example of this move toward political pleuralism. I am not sure if there is any way Ron Paul could win at this point other than everyone doing a "write in". Not sure if you can even do that without leaving your party. I am not sure what to think about Huckabee to be honest. My intuition has been wrong before; but there has been this internal warning going off since I first heard him. Even though I actually LIKE everything he is saying on the issues. I have to ask myself, why? Has anyone else experienced this regarding Huckabee? Is it the Holy spirit? Paranoia? Something in his speaking style that I am misinterpreting? What?!?!? Sorry for my bad spelling, spell checker broke.

It's difficult to take anything seriously from a man who put his whole-hearted support behind Rudy Giulliani. I don't understand how he could find McCain more undesirable than Rudy. Dobson is rightfully becoming more and more marginalized in the evangelical community. His voice doesn't make sense.

I believe the MOST important thing for believers to do at this point is unite. We must stop squabling over petty differences. I am not saying that we should all vote on the same canidate, I'm saying we need to act like a family of God, not neccessarly always agreeing, but all pushing for the same goal. Remember we are ONE body. So we have to work together.

It's obvious there are several of you who do not like Dobson and have gladly taken this opportunity to disparage him as "childish" or "mean". You obvously haven't ever listened to the man - at least not with an open mind. -So, it's childish to have convictions that do not allow one to vote for someone who violates those convictions? Is that your conviction? Why would you suggest he cannot have an opinion? Why would you suggest he not use his popularity for what he believes is the greater good? This isn't something new, that's the point, his convictions haven't changed. The party seems to have.

I'll be voting for Huckabee in Texas on March 4. Guess i'm just being 'childish'.

I find it hard to believe that anyone can look at Huckabee's record as governor of Arkansas and wish him to be President of the United States - Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces - and keeper of the finances of this great country.

One of my friends at a forum said Mr. Huckabee is Bill Clinton without the intern under the desk.

He never met a tax presented to him that he didn't sign off on. His state went from 45th to 49th in terms of education. And there are other shady shenanigans he has not accounted for under his administration.

Fellow Christians, just because someone waves a Bible at you and says all the right words, it does not mean he should be president of this country. He should receive MORE scrutiny, not less.

Shame on Mr. Dobson for jerking the knee, and for the rest of you for following.

Can someone at CT send Dr. Dobson the results of this informal poll so he can understand how small of an impact he has on American politics. Thank you.

Dobson distorts Christian faith by limiting 'family values' to a few issues of morality, while ignoring the true threat to humanity and the creation on which its continued existence depends: greed and lust for power. The greatest threat to 'family values' is an economy where power and wealth are accumulated by destroying the environment, and reserved for the few, while the rest must work like slaves to survive. Dobson supports just such candidates.

This question and its request for comments is another of CT continuing jealous preoccupation with sponsoring attacks on Dr. Dobson.

Regarding this quote from Lori: "If this email was sent out as a private citizen by Dobson, why was it sent out using the resources, contacts, and undoubtedly the staff of Focus on the Family? It is past due that this organization be brought up under examination for using its charitable status for noncharitable purposes."

It was NOT sent out using the resources, contacts, or staff of Focus on the Family (to the best of my knowledge). The article here states that it was sent out to subscribers of CitizenLink. CitizenLink is part of Focus on the Family Action, Inc., which is a legally separate entity from Focus on the Family. Focus on the Family Action donations are NOT tax deductible, and the organization is formed under IRS section 501(c)(4).

While I do not agree with Huckabee on various issues, especially when it comes to things like the role of the federal government, I will still be voting for him. His pro-life stance is much more "solid" than McCain's, and that is an important issue for me personally. My first choice would absolutely be Ron Paul. This is the first time I have ever found a candidate who so closely aligns with my own views but, regrettably, Ron Paul is no longer a viable option.

I love Dobson but "too little, too late." Romney needed an evangelical force to say his "mormonism" doesn't diminish his great American values. Dobson belongs to a similar sub cult, The Church of the Nazarene, that has made great strides in the last 2 decades to overcome its so called social barriers. Dobson has done a lot for that denomination to extinquish it's oddities. I really wish he would have spoken for Romney while he had a chance. Romney's religion scared the vote right out of those evangelicals.

Dobson's claim to make this endorsement as a private citizen is either naive or deceptive, or both. In his role, no public endorsement is made as a private citizen--and he certainly is using his public persona to influence voters. His inability to support McCain in a general election foolishly misunderstands the nature of politics where everyone makes alliances to achieve either one's political goals, or at least to prevent the worse of two bad options. Dobson's pontifications make my task as evangelist more difficult as people identify his close-mindedness with Christianity and want nothing to do with it.

Happy to see Dr. Dobson make an endorsement, however I believe CT is making too big of a deal out of it. I understand Dr. Dobson's comments concering McCain. I fell the same. Without Huckabee I don't believe True Christians have a choice.

Major correction: under Huckabee, Arkansas went from 49th to 8th in education. He also inherited a large debt and left a large surplus ($800 million)! Please check out the 'facts' more carefully before you allow them to be printed here. Go to www.MikeHuckabee.com. I lived in Arizona 16 years, I'll take Mike Huckabee!

Dr.Dobson has spent decades on the front lines in the defense of family values and morals for this country. He and his staff can and will do more research on any one candidate than I could ever have time to. Therefore, when he makes a recommendation for a nominee that is as far as I look. Dobson has earned the respect out of the majority of Christians in this country because of his outright defiance of the evils we have allowed. He has, and will continue to be, a man of obvious character and integrity. Therefore, many in this country will vote however he does. And so will I.

My colleague and I would be interested to know who Dr. Dobson is recommending now that Mr. Huckabee is no longer running for office.