Hillary’s ‘American Dream’: Stuck in the Middle With You

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

My point was, when Kerry said he "personally opposed abortion" and "supported faith-based initiatives," he was attempting to pander to the fundamentalist base. It didn't work, though, because fundatmentalists don't want "personal opposition;" they want religion and politics mixed. They didn't buy it and that why it was a poor strategy on Kerry's part.

it was a definite mistake to pander to the evangelicals (and by extension, the GOP moderates) as Kerry is not GOP! That wasnt a smart move strategically speaking I'll agree.

but as a Liberal, I could still understand where he was coming from because I would expect him to separate his personal beliefs from his duty as the President. (as I would expect from any elected (or appointed) official)

Our founding fathers wanted Church and State separate and we are so muddy now, Im sure they are turning over in their graves...its sickening...