Christian Coalition: We love Palin and the GOP’s most pro-life platform yet
The Christian Coalition has issued a statement praising Palin:
Christian Coalition of America commends Senator John McCain for his selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, a pro-life conservative mother of 5 children including a Downs Syndrome baby born during April. Liberal and pro-life columnist Nat Hentoff said about Governor Palin in his column on May 26th: "I offer my unsolicited suggestion for (McCain's) vice president: the first woman – and youngest – governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, who is an unstereotypical and effective Republican."Governor Palin said about her husband's and her feelings about their newest child: "We've both been very vocal about being pro-life. We understand that every innocent life has wonderful potential." She served notice to her Alaskan constituents after the birth of Trig Paxson Van Palin that being the mother of a child of special needs would not hinder her professional commitments: "It's a sign of the times to be able to do this. There is no reason to believe a woman can't do it with a growing family. My baby will not be at all or in any sense neglected." And she added, "I will not shirk my duties."
Roberta Combs, President of the Christian Coalition of America said: "Governor Sarah Palin is a bold choice for Vice President who is a courageous advocate for unborn children. In addition, she is a conservative who is a reformer not afraid to shake up the establishment. I congratulate Senator McCain for his outstanding selection for his vice presidential running mate."
In a separate statement, the Christian Coalition proudly declared that this year's proposed GOP platform contains "the strongest pro-life language ever in the history of the party."
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Wow! What a breath of fresh air in a lackluster campaign.
McCain’s pick for VP is not only a hit, it’s a home run clear out of the ballpark with all the bases loaded.
I have to aggree with Kris here...there are other things on the ballot besides abortion. I am a Christian and a Pastor at that but I don’t honestly believe the president sits around the white house all day thinking about ending abortion...atleast he better not. Worry about the war and the economy...then feed the hungry and house the homeless....on your todo list abortion should pretty far down there.
An ambitious woman should not have so many
children. Her family is going to suffer because of her ambition
People! Mccain is 72 what happens when falls ill and he is no longer president this in-experienced woman with a family of 5 weather they are hanficap or not, is going to be president c’mon think about what you are saying! Yeah she is pretty and is anti- abortion but what else is she?
THINK PEOPLE THINK!
ABSURD!!!
McCain’s choice is an insult to all women, especially to Hillary. Hillary has given her life to human service. Palin is pretty, I guess that’s what McCain would call “qualified.”
Lucifer -
Will be praying for you. She has much more real life experience than Obama will ever have. He comes to the table with no experience in much of anything, in case you haven’t noticed.
Go McCain and Palin! I was disappointed ever since Huckabee was not the nominee but this pick today has inspired and has given back hope for the upcoming election!
This selection is as ludicrous as Palin herself, believing this is a smart choice for herself (and her family) at this time in her life. Family Values? This shows absurd lack of logic, wisdom, and lack of priorities. Yes, there are many working moms, but she has 5 kids, one an Infant with special needs. And apparantly the demanding job of running the country will not interfere with being a mom of 5, including an infant (or maybe it’s the other way around?) Now perhaps, she and her husband have an arrangement that he will be “Mr Mom” - but I think it entirely reasonable that this issue be addressed within the context of Family Values.
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Tim
08/29/08 06:02 PM
Brilliant choice! Sarah Palin is a pro-life, pro-gun, conservative ... Couldn’t think of a better VP!