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Evangelicals Applaud Palins

Daughter's pregnancy makes Palin even more popular among religious right

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 2, 2008 3:45 AM CDT

(Newser) – Evangelical groups are standing squarely behind Sarah Palin and her family following the news that her teenage daughter Bristol is pregnant, CNN reports. Pro-life leaders hailed Bristol's decision to keep her baby with her family's support and dismissed any suggestion that her pregnancy is at odds with Palin's promotion of teen abstinence.

"Being a Christian does not mean you're perfect. Nor does it mean your children are perfect," said James Dobson, founder of ultra-conservative Focus on the Family and a key figure in the pro-life movement. Conservatives have been outraged at speculation about the Palins on liberal blogs, and any Democratic comments critical of the family are likely to meet a fierce response.

Bristol Palin, 17, holds brother Trig during the  rally where John McCain introduced Sarah Palin as his  running mate last week.
Bristol Palin, 17, holds brother Trig during the rally where John McCain introduced Sarah Palin as his running mate last week.   (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
Republican vice presidential candidateAlaska Gov. Sarah Palin shakes hands with supporters at the conclusion of a campaign unity rally in O'Fallon, Mo., on Sunday.
Republican vice presidential candidateAlaska Gov. Sarah Palin shakes hands with supporters at the conclusion of a campaign unity rally in O'Fallon, Mo., on Sunday.   (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
 Sarah Palin arrives on a chartered plane with Cindy McCain for the Republican National Convention at the Minneapolis International Airport in Bloomington, Minn.
Sarah Palin arrives on a chartered plane with Cindy McCain for the Republican National Convention at the Minneapolis International Airport in Bloomington, Minn.   (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Before, they were excited about her, with the Down syndrome baby. Now they are over the moon. It reinforces the fact that this family lives its pro-life values. - Conservative activist Grover Norquist

This is the pro-life choice.  Those who criticizise the Palin family don't understand that we don't see babies as a punishment but as a blessing. - Evangelical leader Richard Land

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