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Republican Candidates Vie for Evangelical Vote at SC Prayer Breakfast
Rick Santorum, who just received the endorsement of a group of some 150 influential Christian conservatives on Saturday, addressed a packed room of over 400 Christian activists Sunday at the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s prayer breakfast.
Santorum Gets 'Blessing' of Christian Leaders; Now What?
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum received a major boost to his campaign on Saturday as a result of being endorsed by a group of the nation’s leading evangelical leaders. Now voters and candidates are wondering what will happen as a result of the group's endorsement?
Tim LaHaye Endorses Gingrich; NOM Head Supports Santorum
Tim LaHaye today announced his support for former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich in a letter to South Carolina pastors. The nod from the powerful Christian leader is expected to give Gingrich a much needed boost over the next several weeks in the evangelical-heavy Bible belt.
Will Texas Meeting of Christian Leaders Influence SC, Fla. Primaries?
No one knows what to make of this weekend’s meeting of evangelicals at the Texas ranch of former legislator and judge Paul Pressler – not even some of those who are attending the event. The gathering is not the first time top Christian leaders have gotten together to discuss which candidate can best carry the pro-family flag into the GOP convention but time is no longer on their side.
Gingrich Hits Romney on Abortion in SC Ads
Newt Gingrich is not only a fierce competitor – he is also an angry one. The Romney campaign pelted Gingrich so hard with a series of attack ads in Iowa that they brought down his poll numbers by several percentage points. Now the Gingrich camp is hitting back in South Carolina with a string of negative abortion ads in an effort to slow Romney’s momentum.
Retired Navy Chaplain: 'I Have No Respect for Mitt Romney'
One of the disadvantages of being the front-runner in a political race is that you become an easy target. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has found himself in such a position as his GOP opponents and various special interest groups have turned up the heat ahead of the South Carolina primary, including a retired U.S. Navy chaplain.
Romney Dominates NH; Paul, Huntsman Have Strong Showing
Mitt Romney met and in some cases exceeded expectations in New Hampshire by capturing almost 40 percent of the vote in the nation’s first primary. Texas Rep. Ron Paul took advantage of the state’s independent minded voters to finish second with about 23 percent of the vote, followed by former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman with 17 percent.
Santorum Hoping SC Will Be Safe Haven for Evangelical Vote
Rick Santorum, fighting to earn a respectable enough finish in New Hampshire tonight to maintain his evangelical momentum, is hoping a larger contingency of Christians in South Carolina will give him the juice to compete with Mitt Romney’s well-oiled machine.
Romney Kicks Off NH Primary With Slight Lead in Midnight Voting
Mitt Romney must like close finishes because similar to last week’s eight vote victory over Rick Santorum, Romney kicked off the nations first primary with a one vote margin over Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul.
Santorum Tries to Bring Former Bush Supporters on Board
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is off to a great start with social conservatives and now has his sights set on the mainstream group that was the bread and butter of former George W. Bush’s campaigns.