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Rudy Woos Religious Right

But doesn't mention gays, intelligent design or the "A" word

By Peter Fearon, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 27, 2007 5:40 AM CDT

(Newser) – White House hopeful Rudy Giuliani managed to made a campaign stop at one of the evangelical capitals of America without once mentioning abortion, same sex marriage or intelligent design, Salon reports. Giuliani, who appeared at Pat Robertson's Regent University, is struggling to win the votes... Read full story »

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