Todd Tiahrt

Dobson: "As You Know, I Do Not Personally Endorse Many Political Candidates"

Submitted by Kyle Mantyla on Wednesday, 4/28/2010 12:01 pm

Back in February, James Dobson announced his endorsement of Rep. Todd Tiahrt, who is running for the vacant US Senate in Kansas, claiming that while he normally didn't endorse candidates, 2010 was so important that he had to make an exception: 

As you know, I do not personally endorse many political candidates. However, with the stakes so high in the 2010 elections, I believe it is imperative that we elect Christian leaders who will fight for the principles that promote strong family values. That is why I am enthusiastically endorsing Todd Tiahrt in his race for the United States Senate.

If the idea that Dobson was reluctant to endorse candidates seemed odd to you, you were not alone, considering that he endorsed Mike Huckabee back in 2008 and then all but endorsed John McCain after explicitly and repeatedly declaring that he would not vote for McCain under any circumstances.

Since then, Dobson has gone on to endorse several other candidates heading into the 2010 elections: 

Rick Perry

Gov. Rick Perry today received the endorsement of Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, for re-election in 2010.

“Over the years, Gov. Perry has established a record that is consistently pro-life, pro-marriage and pro-religious liberty,” said Dr. Dobson. “He has demonstrated his deep regard for the sanctity of life by signing more pro-life bills into law than any other governor in Texas history. He demonstrated his support for the God-given institution of marriage by strongly supporting the Texas Marriage Amendment. And he has helped lead the effort to establish the strongest protections for religious liberty in the state of Texas. No other candidate in this race measures up to the high standards established by Gov. Perry on these critical issues of our day.”

Dan Coats

Dr. James Dobson, the influential evangelical and founder of Focus on the Family, is endorsing Republican Dan Coats in the race for Senate in Indiana, the Coats campaign said Monday.

“I have long respected former Senator Dan Coats for his integrity and his legislative influence in the Congress,” Dobson said in a statement. “I also admire his personal commitment to his Christian faith in public life. Dan has been a consistent leader of pro-family causes and a stalwart defender of unborn children. If my wife Shirley and I were Hoosiers, we would definitely vote for Dan Coats in the May 4th primary.”

In addition to the endorsement, Dobson cut a radio ad on Coats’ behalf that is set to run starting on Tuesday.

Trey Grayson

Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, announced today that he is endorsing Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate.

“Trey Grayson is the only candidate with the conviction to lead on the issues that matter to Kentucky families. His unwavering commitment to the sanctity of human life and the family resonates with me. I know that he will be a leader on these issues, not just another Senator who checks the box. As a matter of conscience, I encourage Kentuckians to support Trey Grayson on May 18th,” said Dobson.

You know, for someone who claims not to "personally endorse many political candidates," James Dobson sure does seem to be personally endorsing a lot of political candidates.

Robertson's ACLJ Files Anti-DC Marriage Brief On Behalf of 39 GOP Members of Congress

Submitted by Kyle Mantyla on Wednesday, 1/6/2010 3:02 pm

Today, the American Center for Law and Justice announced that it had filed a brief on behalf of 39 Republican members of Congress against marriage equality in Washington DC, arguing that the "Board of Elections and Ethics wrongfully denied [the] proposed initiative and its decision should be reversed":

We have just filed an important amicus brief in defense of marriage. This time the venue is the District of Columbia, where the city council has authorized same-sex marriages. In our brief, we're representing members of Congress in a very significant legal challenge.

A group of citizens has applied for the right for D.C. residents to vote on an initiative to halt same-sex marriages in D.C. However, the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics has wrongly rejected that application.

The D.C. residents have filed suit to challenge the Board’s ruling, and the ACLJ – with the support of 39 members of Congress – has filed an amicus brief with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in support of the citizens asking the court to reverse the decision of the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics.

The brief [PDF] lists the following Republican members of Congress as having signed on:

Amici United States Senators James Inhofe and Roger Wicker and Representatives Robert Aderholt, Todd Akin, Michele Bachmann, Gresham Barrett, Roscoe Bartlett, Marsha Blackburn, John Boehner, John Boozman, Eric Cantor, Jason Chaffetz, John Fleming, Randy Forbes, Virginia Foxx, Scott Garrett, Phil Gingrey, Louie Gohmert, Jeb Hensarling, Wally Herger, Walter Jones, Jim Jordan, Steve King, Jack Kingston, John Kline, Doug Lamborn, Robert Latta, Don Manzullo, Michael McCaul, Thaddeus McCotter, Patrick McHenry, Cathy McMorris Rogers, Jeff Miller, Jerry Moran, Randy Neugebauer, Mike Pence, Joe Pitts, Mark Souder, and Todd Tiahrt are currently serving in the One Hundred and Eleventh Congress. Under the United States Constitution, they serve as members of the ultimate legislative authority for the District of Columbia and the very body which delegated to the District its limited legislative power under home rule. As members of the District’s ultimate legislative body, amici are concerned about the extent of the District’s delegated legislative authority, the preservation of Congress’s constitutional authority, and the interpretation of home rule. Amici also support the right of the District electors to directly participate in the legislative process pursuant to the initiative and referendum rights, under the Initiative Referendum and Recall Charter Amendments Act of 1977. It is precisely these concerns which lead amici to support Petitioners in seeking a reversal of the denial of the proposed initiative.

Hoffman: The Right's Choice

Submitted by Kyle Mantyla on Thursday, 10/29/2009 9:36 am

I knew that the Right had gone all-in behind Doug Hoffman's campaign in the special election in New York's 23rd congressional district, but I didn't realize how complete this mobilization was until I took a look at his endorsement list - it reads like a list of the top individuals and organizations we track on this blog:

Fred Thompson
Club For Growth
Concerned Women for America
Susan B. Anthony List
American Conservative Union
Citizens United Political Victory Fund
Campaign for Working Families
NYS Right to Life PAC
Government Is Not God-PAC
Conservative Victory Fund
Eagle Forum
National Organization for Marriage
America's Independent Party
Dick Armey
Steve Forbes
Sarah Palin
Rick Santorum
U.S. Representative Todd Tiahrt (R-Kansas)
James Dobson, PhD
Tim Pawlenty
Jim Demint
National Conservative Fund
Gun Owners of American-PVF
Life and Liberty PAC
Minuteman PAC
Congressman Jeff Flake - AZ
Family Research Council PAC
Freedom First PAC
Congressman Steve King - IA

Update: See this letter from the National Conservative Campaign Fund for even more evidence of Hoffman's right-wing support.

Right Wing Leftovers

Submitted by Kyle Mantyla on Thursday, 6/25/2009 5:52 pm
  • The Family Research Council and Kansans for Life both endorsed Rep. Todd Tiahrt bid for the Senate today.

  • Two actual Washington, DC residents are challenging Harry Jackson's claims to live in The District.

  • The Parental Rights Amendment continues to pick up co-sponsors.

  • Focus on the Family whines: ""The Obama administration, which refused to send a representative to a Capitol Hill commemoration of the National Day of Prayer, is hosting a White House celebration of what most gay activists regard as the birth of their movement."

  • Thanks goodness for WorldNetDaily - after all, how else would we learn that the Ark of the Covenant is about to be unveiled?
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Dobson: "As You Know, I Do Not Personally Endorse Many Political Candidates"
SUBMITTED BY: Kyle Mantyla, Wednesday 04/28/2010, 12:01pm
Back in February, James Dobson announced his endorsement of Rep. Todd Tiahrt, who is running for the vacant US Senate in Kansas, claiming that while he normally didn't endorse candidates, 2010 was so important that he had to make an exception:  As you know, I do not personally endorse many political candidates. However, with the stakes so high in the 2010 elections, I believe it is imperative that we elect Christian leaders who will fight for the principles that promote strong family values. That is why I am enthusiastically endorsing Todd Tiahrt in his race for the United States Senate... MORE >
Robertson's ACLJ Files Anti-DC Marriage Brief On Behalf of 39 GOP Members of Congress
SUBMITTED BY: Kyle Mantyla, Wednesday 01/06/2010, 3:02pm
Today, the American Center for Law and Justice announced that it had filed a brief on behalf of 39 Republican members of Congress against marriage equality in Washington DC, arguing that the "Board of Elections and Ethics wrongfully denied [the] proposed initiative and its decision should be reversed": We have just filed an important amicus brief in defense of marriage. This time the venue is the District of Columbia, where the city council has authorized same-sex marriages. In our brief, we're representing members of Congress in a very significant legal challenge. A group of... MORE >
Hoffman: The Right's Choice
SUBMITTED BY: Kyle Mantyla, Thursday 10/29/2009, 9:36am
I knew that the Right had gone all-in behind Doug Hoffman's campaign in the special election in New York's 23rd congressional district, but I didn't realize how complete this mobilization was until I took a look at his endorsement list - it reads like a list of the top individuals and organizations we track on this blog: Fred Thompson Club For Growth Concerned Women for America Susan B. Anthony List American Conservative Union Citizens United Political Victory Fund Campaign for Working Families NYS Right to Life PAC Government Is Not God-PAC Conservative Victory Fund Eagle Forum... MORE >
Right Wing Leftovers
SUBMITTED BY: Kyle Mantyla, Thursday 06/25/2009, 5:52pm
The Family Research Council and Kansans for Life both endorsed Rep. Todd Tiahrt bid for the Senate today.Two actual Washington, DC residents are challenging Harry Jackson's claims to live in The District.The Parental Rights Amendment continues to pick up co-sponsors.Focus on the Family whines: ""The Obama administration, which refused to send a representative to a Capitol Hill commemoration of the National Day of Prayer, is hosting a White House celebration of what most gay activists regard as the birth of their movement."Thanks goodness for WorldNetDaily - after all... MORE >