Key Evangelical Leader Defends Thompson
July 10, 2007
Some good news this morning for Fred Thompson. Tony Perkins, head of the influential Family Research Council tells The Brody File that the latest news about how Thompson may have lobbied for a pro-choice group is really a non-story. If you're not familiar with the story, read the latest. Here's what he sent me through an email:
"From what I've heard people are not biting on the story. They consider the source as well as the modus operandi, someone steps forward who is pro-life and is appealing to conservatives and he is attacked for being pro-abortion in an effort to drive a wedge between him and the base. The story looks suspect, but even if there is truth in it, his Senate record is solid on the life issue. I don't think this is going anywhere."
To get positive encouragement from Tony Perkins is significant. It's not just because of his influence within Evangelical circles but it gives you a peak as to how some other conservative Christian groups may view this as well. We'll continue to monitor. Meanwhile, The Los Angeles Times hits up Thompson on campaign finance reform today. Read it here.
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