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Evangelical Dobson Softens on McCain

Given Obama 'threat,' Republican appears to be lesser of two evils

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 21, 2008 2:29 PM CDT

(Newser) – James Dobson still won’t formally endorse John McCain, but the evangelical leader voiced support for the Republican candidate in a radio broadcast today, the AP reports. “Barack Obama contradicts and threatens everything I believe about the institution of the family and what is best for the nation,” Dobson said, forcing him “to reevaluate the candidacy of our only other choice.”

Dobson has previously said that he could not endorse McCain because of his support on stem cell research. “I never thought I would hear myself saying this,” Dobson said in his taped Focus on the Family program. “While I am not endorsing Sen. John McCain, the possibility is there that I might.”

Christian evangelical leader James Dobson listens as President Bush, not pictured, addresses the National Religious Broadcasters 2008 Convention on March 11, 2008, in Nashville.
Christian evangelical leader James Dobson listens as President Bush, not pictured, addresses the National Religious Broadcasters 2008 Convention on March 11, 2008, in Nashville.   (AP Photo)
James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, talks in this 2005 file photo. The Christian leader says he might endorse John McCain, despite earlier opposition, due to the threat of Barack Obama.
James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, talks in this 2005 file photo. The Christian leader says he might endorse John McCain, despite earlier opposition, due to the "threat" of Barack Obama.   (AP Photo)
Though John McCain's support for stem-cell research, his temper and foul language previously scared off evangelical leader James Dobson, Dobson now says he could endorse the Republican.
Though John McCain's support for stem-cell research, his temper and foul language previously scared off evangelical leader James Dobson, Dobson now says he could endorse the Republican.   (AP Photo)
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