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In today’s New York Times, Focus on the Family founder James Dobson confirmed reports that the religious right has agreed to support a third party candidate if the GOP nominates pro-lifer pro-choicer Rudy Giuliani.
After two hours of deliberation, we voted on a resolution that can be summarized as follows: If neither of the two major political parties nominates an individual who pledges himself or herself to the sanctity of human life, we will join others in voting for a minor-party candidate. Those agreeing with the proposition were invited to stand. The result was almost unanimous.
As TPM notes, “this could obviously have a major impact on the race by splitting the GOP vote. Indeed, a new poll out from Rasmussen today says that more than a quarter — 27% — of Republicans would vote for such a pro-life third-party challenger. What’s particularly interesting about this poll is that it offers GOPers this choice while explicitly naming Hillary and Rudy as the major party nominees — suggesting that even the specter of a victorious Hillary wouldn’t dissuade many Republicans from going third party.” This should send a message to GOP delegates and expect Giuliani to moderate his abortion position. Perhaps he will deliver the commencement address at Jerry Falwell’s Liberty University this spring?
Umm… Sorry but Giuliani is NOT a pro-lifer. Hence why Dobson says he would support a third party, and why I would not vote for him.