King Maker

I just read an interview with James Dobson in which he expressed concerns over Fred Thompson because he is not a Christian. Apparently Dobson doesn't think Thompson talks about his faith enough in public. Who is Dobson to judge whether or not someone else is a Christian? Especially someone that he doesn't know on a personal level. Even if Thompson isn't a Christian when did a person's faith become a prerequisite to running for President?

Not only does he attack Thompson in the interview but then he goes on to talk about how much he likes Newt Gingrich. I like Newt a lot as well but wasn't it Newt that just admitted his affair with his staffer on Dobson's show? If Dobson's intent on supporting the strongest Christian, Newt would be an odd choice. Brownback or Huckabee would both be better choices based solely on that criteria.

I used to have a lot of respect for Dr. Dobson. I listened to his show every morning the summer I worked on the assembly line and he has helped a lot of families. He is a man of sincere faith but I am beginning to think he is becoming the next Pat Robertson. Surely Dobson is entitled to his opinion but it seems like he has traded a very good radio ministry for a seat at the political table.

The only reason he offered this unsolicited interview was because the recent poll that came out showed Thompson severely cutting in to Gingrich's poll numbers. Dobson's opinions on Thompson are nothing more than a political hit piece designed to help Gingrich. It's sad that he sunk to this level. I just hope that the many people who listen to him are willing to see through the charade and make up their own mind on all things politics.