November 7, 2007
Posted: 10:30 AM ET

Rudy Giuliani won a major conservative endorsement Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Pat Robertson, the television evangelist and Christian Coalition leader, endorsed Rudy Giuliani for President at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.

“The Giuliani campaign hopes this endorsement will help with inroads among evangelical Christians,” says CNN Chief National Correspondent John King.

It was Robertson’s 1988 presidential campaign that, while unsuccessful, cemented evangelical voters as a dominant force within the Republican Party.

Robertson has repeatedly praised Giuliani despite their major differences on social policy, such as abortion and gay marriage.

Both men say a friendship developed after a long conversation on a plane during a trip to Israel several years ago. Another thing both men have in common is that they are prostate cancer survivors.

Giuliani is the frontrunner in the national polls, but he trails in surveys in many of the early primary and caucus states, among them Iowa and South Carolina, where social conservative voters make up a major part of the Republican voting electorate.

Reacting to the Robertson endorsement, Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, one of Giuliani's chief rivals for the Republican nomination, said "you can't get them all."  Romney also touted his recent endorsements by conservative activist Paul Weyrich and Bob Jones III, president of the evangelical Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina.

Related: Giuliani, McCain pick up key Christian conservative backing

– CNN's John King, Paul Steinhauser, and Peter Hamby

Filed under: Iowa • Rudy Giuliani • Same-sex marriage • South Carolina


WB, Baton Rouge, La   November 7th, 2007 10:35 am ET

Mr Robertson you are compromising your morales and values as a christian for a so called friendship.

Chris Chicago, IL   November 7th, 2007 10:44 am ET

HEY! GUESS WHAT!

I don't know.

OH! NOW I REMEMBER…CAPITULATED INTO BIGDEBT! POOF!

http://www.golden-lamp.com

James,Nashua,nh   November 7th, 2007 10:48 am ET

Who cares of a christian who is so much pro war….He can endorse who he want but will loose to Obama anyway!!!

John, Columbus, Ohio   November 7th, 2007 10:48 am ET

Pat Robertson is finally showing the true nature of his character. As a conservative televangelist he has been a driving force in transforming the Republican Party into the party for Christian Evangelicals and their values. Yet, when it comes down to winning an election, he is willing to endorse a candidate who is pro-choice on abortion and supports expanding civil rights for gays….yet is perceived as ellectable. Pat is willing to conveniently toss away his religious convictions for political expediency. It exposes both his political and theological hypocrisy.

Lou Dobbs, Plano TX   November 7th, 2007 10:51 am ET

HAHAHA! The Chaucerian fraud Pat Robertson endorces pro-gay pro-choice pro-war Republican! Excellent! Dems will win for SURE now!

Ben Peek, Wichita Falls, TX   November 7th, 2007 10:52 am ET

Giuliani is a joke.

Hank, Fort Myers, FL   November 7th, 2007 10:54 am ET

I wish I could be optimistic about this. The lead fanatic in the US. Robertsons's behavior is little better than the gumba islamic fanatics. Transplant him to Iran: translate his rhetoric, fanatical positions, outrageous predications–then how would he be perceived. I know he is a sincere man, and has done many good things, for thousands of people–but I find him a little scary and somewhat unstable as a public figure. My 2 cents.

Norotye New Bern, NC   November 7th, 2007 10:56 am ET

All we can say is wow! this proves that Pat and my rep party are not as moral as they claim to be! I would never endorse a guy who had been married 3 times to be the leader of my country and the example to my kids and grand kids.

Bob M., Fairfax, Virginia   November 7th, 2007 10:58 am ET

This is great news. The most important issue facing this country is national security. All other issues, including social issues where conservatives typically part ways with Giuliani, are meaningless if we don't protect first and foremost the security of our homeland. Pat Robertson obviously recognizes this fact, and his endorsement will go a long way to getting conservatives to join moderates and independents to support Giuliani and defeat the disastrous policies and positions espoused by the other side of the isle. Way to go, Pat, and on to the White House, Rudy!

spraynardkruger   November 7th, 2007 10:59 am ET

They are both nuts!

Mike, Panama City, FL   November 7th, 2007 11:00 am ET

To me this doesn't mean anything then Pat robertson just wanting to vote republican and choosing the leading man Rudy Guilliani . They already told everybody they want to go with the winner and not the loser .

Guilliani's liberal views already pissed a bunch of people of , This will hardly make a difference

He might win the nomination to go as far as to win the white house , not a chance

Mike Again, New Orleans, Louisiana   November 7th, 2007 11:01 am ET

Isn't Pat Robertson the man who urged his followers to pray that a certain Supreme Court Justice would be stricken with cancer? It is only fitting that one hypocrite endorses another.

J.B. Rhode Island   November 7th, 2007 11:02 am ET

Why doesn't he list the reasoning behind his support. That would be interesting!

JIM   November 7th, 2007 11:03 am ET

LET'S SEE,TWO FAILED MARRIAGES,CAUGHT CHEATING ON HIS WIFE,AN THIS GUY GET'S AN ENDORSEMENT FROM PAT ROBINSON,WHAT A BUNCH OF BULL.THIS MAN IS NOT WHAT THE REPUBICAN'S ARE ALL ABOUT.HE PARADES WITH GAY RIGHT GROUPS AN IS FOR ABORTION.WHAT WILL ROBINSON GET OUT OF THIS DEAL?

Athens, GA   November 7th, 2007 11:03 am ET

It's amazing that the endorsement of a lunatic like Robertson can actually help someones campaign.

Rob, San diego CA   November 7th, 2007 11:05 am ET

Yet another reason NOT to vote for Rudolph.

Mike,Downers Grove,IL   November 7th, 2007 11:05 am ET

Dear Pat Robertson,

Now that I have Jerry Fawell, you're next.

Sincerely,
God

Shane, Mallorca, Spain   November 7th, 2007 11:06 am ET

A match made in heaven! Why…given all of Rudy's utterly crazed neocon war monger 'advisors'…the demented Pat Robertson must logically believe that the answer to his hopes and prayers concerning Armageddon are effectively embodied by his 'chosen'candidate! When he's not in drag of course…God help us all.

TSEsparza   November 7th, 2007 11:06 am ET

Mr. Robertson - You need to READ the BIBLE - what ever happened to "christian moral values…?" Read the Paul letters -The Ten Commandments? adultery, thou shall not kill? abortion, and on and on…something like we know the "tree by its fruits?"

Bea, Hoboken, NJ   November 7th, 2007 11:06 am ET

Another reason not to vote for Guiliani!!!

Z, St. Louis   November 7th, 2007 11:06 am ET

Well there is a good reason not to vote for Rudy..Anything Robertson likes has to be utterly corrupt and sleazy. I wouldnt want an
endorsement from anyone that deals in war diamonds,props up murderous African dictators and personally profits from all of it. Robertson is
a crackpot and really should be in
jail,not on T.V. shilling energy drinks,spouting biblical nonsense
and definately not endorsing
political candidates as the head of
non-profit religious institutions.
I hope Senator Grassley sees this
story and starts investigating this
this televangelist con artist too..

Dick Marti, Tifton, GA   November 7th, 2007 11:07 am ET

Who cares what Pat Robertson thinks? How is his opinion newsworthy?

Steve, Sumter SC   November 7th, 2007 11:08 am ET

I am surprised! I would have figured Mike Huckabee!

providence, RI   November 7th, 2007 11:08 am ET

Rudy means 911.

Jaden, McAllen, TX   November 7th, 2007 11:08 am ET

Are you kidding me? How can a Christian leader endorse a candidate whose social policy is the complete opposite of Christ's teachings? My opinion of Robertson just fell enormously.

roger, conway sc   November 7th, 2007 11:09 am ET

This confirms my personal feelings that the religious right will support/vote for anyone willing & crooked enough to spit out their extremest views. Regardless of the candidates morale values. EXAMPLES Senator Craig & Vitter…if they were DEMS the right wingers would be demanding that they resign…GOP=HYPOCRITES

Greg   November 7th, 2007 11:09 am ET

who does this hurt I would guess Fred thompson and Mitt?

mercysmama   November 7th, 2007 11:11 am ET

I am incredibly disappointed in Pat Robertson's decision to endorse Giuliani. Robertson seems more concerned with a GOP-er defeating the Dems than he is with supporting a GOP candidate whose stances on ALL issues are unapologetically biblical, like Mike Huckabee. The only good I see coming out of this is causing Christ-followers to realize that God does not have a political affiliation and start doing the research to make their own informed decision. Robertson is NOT the mouthpiece of God.

Bryan Barkman, St. Louis, MO   November 7th, 2007 11:11 am ET

Not for a friendship, I think, but for the reality that Guiliani is likely the only republican candidate who would stand a chance in the general election.

Ken, Missouri   November 7th, 2007 11:14 am ET

The last thing that Pat has is morals. He has not been a Christian for a long time. He is simply a politcal tool that would sell his mother for power….hence, his support for Rudy. Rudy is for ALMOST EVERYTHING that Pat says he is for. Once again, Pat shows his "true" colors. He believes Kristians is spelled with a "K". Shame on him!

WJ, Laytonville, CA   November 7th, 2007 11:16 am ET

Shame on you Mr. Robertson! How can one say he is a Christian and endorse a man running for President of the United States that has the opposite values pertaining to life and morals?

Terry, El Paso, TX   November 7th, 2007 11:17 am ET

The best Christians are in the pews. Christian leadership, especially the evangelical leadership, is shot through with incompetence, corruption, and delusion. Evangelicals are eager to believe someone who says that God talks to him. Many evangelical ministers hear voices, I believe, but not from God. Just from their own minds, telling them what they thing God would probably say. All religions have people who say they hear the gods or God, not just Christianity.

Robertson smiles a lot, but the things he says are not nice and they are not funny. A few examples of Mr. Robertson's statements follow:

"The feminist agenda is not about equal rights for women. It is about a socialist, anti-family political movement that encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians."

"How can there be peace when drunkards, drug dealers, communists, atheists, New Age worshipers of Satan, secular humanists, oppressive dictators, greedy money changers, revolutionary assassins, adulterers, and homosexuals are on top?"

"There is no such thing as separation of church and state in the Constitution. It is a lie of the Left and we are not going to take it anymore."

"They say vouchers would spell
the end of public schools in America. To which we say 'So what?'
For all we've been getting for our tax dollars out of the public
schools, they should have disappeared years ago."

""You say you're supposed to be nice to the Episcopalians and the Presbyterians and the Methodists and this, that, and the other thing. Nonsense. I don't have to be nice to the spirit of the Antichrist. I can love the people who hold false opinions but I don't have to be nice to them."

Mr. Robertson would be dangerous if he were competent.

Joe Vanderbosch, Appleton, WI   November 7th, 2007 11:17 am ET

Ha!!! I love it, this just shows how pathetic the Republican party and the religious right have become.

Paul Thompson   November 7th, 2007 11:17 am ET

Pat's kooky….I truly don't believe that he's much of a Christian.

RMRN.Y.   November 7th, 2007 11:17 am ET

Look at the face on him - he looks like
a crazed chipmunk about to bite someone.
Drunk with power…

Kendrick, Hamilton, New Jersey   November 7th, 2007 11:17 am ET

LOL!!! You just lost all your credibility Pat Robertson. Apparently, you sold out to the special interests that fund you and Washington. You are toast buddy!

bret, atl, ga   November 7th, 2007 11:19 am ET

Pat Robertson sells soul to devil, endorses Fascist hatemongering "liberal conservative." A sad day for Robertson and his family, indeed.

charlie c, houston texas   November 7th, 2007 11:22 am ET

I'm shocked and disappointed as a christian and as someone who has actually watched Robertson's 700 club. Robertson has lost credibility to me. I will continue to follow the word of God but not the word of "a man of God." Such a man is still a man and corruptible.

SC, Arvada Colorado   November 7th, 2007 11:23 am ET

Robertson's endorsement of Giuliani exposes these so called Christians for what they are, power hungry hypocrites. They have obviously been seduced by the prospect of power, money and influence. The two cornerstones of the Conservative Christian political agenda, anti-abortion rights and anti-Gay marriage have been sold out to the highest bidder. Robertson must be drunk with the prospect of coming back into the limelight.

J.S. New Orleans, LA   November 7th, 2007 11:23 am ET

Who would've known?

Hillary Clinton has accomplished something amazing- she has united a right-wing christian zealot and the pro-choice pro-gay NY mayor.

..and she's uniting every other faction of the Republican party.

In 2004, the GOP screamed "gay marriage" as a tool for victory.

Now all they need to say is "Hillary Clinton."

Bob   November 7th, 2007 11:23 am ET

I do not agree with Robertson's social positions, but even I can see that he's selling out here. Further evidence that politicos will ride with the perceived front runner no matter what. Where is individual character? Only Ron Paul seems to consistently stick to his stated positions.

anne k.   November 7th, 2007 11:23 am ET

So, let me see, the reason why religious conservatives hate President Clinton is that he was a womanizing unfaithful husband? Ummmmm.So, Pat Robertson endorses "what kind of man" for president. Go figger!

Bob, Roxboro, NC   November 7th, 2007 11:23 am ET

I don't know which one has been shortchanged by this alliance. Rudy is a bad bet for America's integrity. (What little we have left)
Robertson's claims, or reputation among the gullible, of morality are baseless. Thinking people want self determination. Not life as dictated by Christians who are anything but Christ like.
I'm beginning to think that Ron Paul will have my support. In spite of the unlikely prospect that he will succeed. At least he espouses common sense and fairness with every individual citizens in mind.

Anonymous   November 7th, 2007 11:24 am ET

I would say it's the other way around.

Stephen, Charlottesville, VA   November 7th, 2007 11:24 am ET

So is he backing Giuliani because…

A) He wants to back the candidate he thinks is going to win.

or

B) A crusade against Muslims has topped abortion and gay marriage as the top issue and he thinks Giuliani is most likely to invade Muslim countries.

or

C) He's actually such a sleazeball that he would totally compromise his insane principles just to back a friend.

Flagship, Hartford, CT   November 7th, 2007 11:24 am ET

Good for Rudy Giuliani.
This backing should help him alot.
Good for Robertson, the Cristian Coalition will appear less of a cult.
Roberts can sense a winning race horse when he sees one.

Anonymous   November 7th, 2007 11:24 am ET

When did he get morals and values? he's in it for the money that the sheeple give him.

Cheryl   November 7th, 2007 11:24 am ET

An endorsement from Robertson is like the kiss of death.

I would be running from this "endorsement".

vez, Houston, TX   November 7th, 2007 11:24 am ET

the endorsement is a clear conflict with this man's moral standing. it represents the confusing pathway the Republicans are walking that will lead to the victory of Hillary or Obama. Yay!

Shannon, Atlanta, GA   November 7th, 2007 11:25 am ET

Wow! I must say that this comes as a really big surprise!

Debbie, Tucson, Arizona   November 7th, 2007 11:25 am ET

Mr. Roberson, I am disappointed with your decision to support someone who refuses to protect the unborn child. Shame on you!

timmy dallas TX   November 7th, 2007 11:26 am ET

These guys have Huckabee, who represents the views they supposedly espouse, but they prefer to back someone who they think will win.

This shows that Robertson and his crowd are much more interested in power than values. Since the whole reason for their public personas is supposedly based on principles and values, this rather undercuts any reason to listen to them, doesn't it?

I am, as a Christian, so glad to see the influence of Robertson and his kind diminishing. They are an embarrassment with their power and influence grubbing. IMO, they cannot leave public discourse too soon.

Can anyone say "Jack Abramoff?" Or "Ralph Reed?" Where were their apologies for misleading their followers who fund their pontificating? All they did was whine about how they were mistreated and misunderstood, just like Hillary after her last debate. And frankly, there is very little to differentiate Robertson from Hillary, especially now that she's endorsed her Republican clone.

mj vonshrum   November 7th, 2007 11:26 am ET

So, it's not about morals and family values after all. Just what is it about anyway? I am so disappointed in Pat Robertson that I won't watch him show anymore. Never again.

JIM, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA   November 7th, 2007 11:27 am ET

Well, This proves that Hillary is the Devil, once and for all.

RightyTighty   November 7th, 2007 11:28 am ET

Giuliani over Hillary. The lesser of two evils..

jay, Snellville, GA   November 7th, 2007 11:28 am ET

Shame on you Pat.

Steve, Landing, NJ   November 7th, 2007 11:30 am ET

Good, hopefully being associated with this nutjob will torpedo Giuliani's chances in the general election. Sad that most of the country doesn't realize what a prat he is.

Martin, Roanoke, VA   November 7th, 2007 11:30 am ET

This only shows that there is one person out there with even fewer principles than Rudy Giuliani — and that would be Pat Robertson. This also shows that for the rabid right, values really mean nothing. It's simply about power. No wonder the GOP is thick with the likes of Tom Foley, Larry Craig and Tom DeLay.

Santosh   November 7th, 2007 11:30 am ET

Whoa!! How'd that happen?

But I still think Brownback's endorsement of McCain is bigger.

Harold Absher, Pleasant Garden, NC   November 7th, 2007 11:33 am ET

I did have some confidence in Pat Robertson, but now I don't know.

Mike Sullivan   November 7th, 2007 11:35 am ET

This is ridiculous. Pat Robertson does not speak for the Christian community. If he did, he would not be endorsing any of the current candidates.

Steven, Lake Forest, IL   November 7th, 2007 11:35 am ET

Giuliani is great for Conservative Christian values, after all, he married his cousin and had an affair when he was married to his second wife.

Jack Jodell, Minneapolis, MN   November 7th, 2007 11:35 am ET

This should come as a surprise to no one. After all, birds of a feather flock together, and both are fundamentally dishonest, self-serving zealots and blowhards!

David, Binghamton, NY   November 7th, 2007 11:36 am ET

Is this a shock? The Republicans are continuing to prove that they are not the party of morals, but the party filled with opportunists and wavering convictions under the name of their God.

P. Sherman, Ontario Canada   November 7th, 2007 11:36 am ET

We shared a plane ride and we are both cancer survivors—are these the standards now for picking the most important job in the country? Isn't this the same man who said the US deserved 9/11 and wasn't Rudy mayor then? Isn't this the man who keeps saying things he has to come out and apologize for the next day? So everything Robertson has always stood for is no longer important because of a plane ride and surviving cancer?

Anonymous   November 7th, 2007 11:37 am ET

Mr. Robertson has morals?

Christian Democrat, Oklahoma   November 7th, 2007 11:38 am ET

This is proof that Republicans are only intersted in winning and that their claimed Christian morals are a lie! I am a Christian and I am a Democrat. I can't wait to hear how my "Conservative Christian" friends defend their nominee.

s35wf orlando fl   November 7th, 2007 11:40 am ET

I cannot believe that someone with such strong christian views would endorse out of all the candidates Guiliani???

The married 3x's, even to his own cousin, crossdresser. What is this world coming too???
Vote for someone with some morals. Vote Dr. Ron Paul.

Beth,Newark,DE   November 7th, 2007 11:40 am ET

This guy supported war with Israel and Hezzborah…I don't trust him.. He can endorse politicians with whoever he want but will loose to Obama anyway!

Ben, San Diego, California   November 7th, 2007 11:40 am ET

So I guess abortion is not really that big of a deal for Mr. Robertson. What is happening to the party that stands for "life"? REAL Christians cannot vote for Rudy, so that pretty much sums up what kind of Christian Mr.Robertson is!

william, moore, ok   November 7th, 2007 11:40 am ET

What a Joke. Is Pat Robertson even a Conservative anymore? Is he that easily corrupted that he would toss out his Own values just to support a media propped up candidate like Rudy Guiliani who is as Liberal a candidate there ever was. Needless to say, I take his endorsement with a grain of salt and couldn't care less. I'm for Ron Paul, the only True conservative Republican.

CB, Charleston, SC   November 7th, 2007 11:40 am ET

I agree WB!!!! Let's keep our Christian leaders and pastors in prayer!

truebob   November 7th, 2007 11:42 am ET

Heinrich Himmler endorses Hitler. These guys are anachronisms, and anybody who really knows Christ would run from them.

B.H., Carlsbad, CA   November 7th, 2007 11:42 am ET

Thank goodness REVEREND Pat Robertson came out to endorse a spiritu-, I mean a political candidate. I had almost forgotten about him. He hasn't said much since his call to have Hugo Chavez assassinated.

I don't remember reading about how Jesus endorsed any of the Pharisees, Sadducees, or Roman politicians.

If politicians actually behaved like followers of Christ, like they say they do, they wouldn't need Pat Robertson to lead people to their party.

Jeremy, Portland OR   November 7th, 2007 11:43 am ET

Wow. And up to this point I thought Guiliani was running as a moderate candidate. But if you think about it, its makes sense: moderate voices from both sides have stopped winning primary elections a long time ago.

Todd Bryant, Atlanta, GA   November 7th, 2007 11:44 am ET

Robertson's support of Guiliani is an indication of him being out of touch with mainstream Christians. Toughness on crime and fiscal conservatism are important, however virtues such as reconciliation and compassion are more relevant today with unrest in the middle east and Dharfur. Prior to 9/11 Mr. Guiliani has used police-state tactics on the citizens of New York City and has a checkered past as it relates to protecting individual's civil liberties. We would do well to thoroughly scrutinize Mr. Guiliani's approach to addressing the complex issues of global terrorism, diplomacy and the socio-economic future of this great nation. As a fellow Christian, I embrace Mr. Robertson as a brother, however I suspect that many other believers (myself included) will choose to differenciate themselves from his view on this matter.

M, Indianapolis, Indiana   November 7th, 2007 11:44 am ET

Interesting. We'll see if the sheep do indeed follow the shepherd now I guess– even when the shepherd is making backroom/boardroom deals.

phil margate fla   November 7th, 2007 11:44 am ET

i think i would rather have the endorsement of castro, chavez, and bin ladin. they are not as fanatical as robertson

c.w. Texas   November 7th, 2007 11:45 am ET

There is a political motive behind this…as with everything he does.

Furiousdee, New York, NY   November 7th, 2007 11:46 am ET

Once again, Pat Robertson dislpays his hypocrisy by endorsing Rudy, a friend of abortion and gay rights. Mr. Robertson may be a Christian in his own mind (personally, I think Jesus would side with the sodomites and un-wed mothers among other oppressed people), but he sells out his own professed beliefs with this endorsement. How does his flock feel about that? Or do they follow that blindly?

John smith, seattle, wash   November 7th, 2007 11:47 am ET

Giuliani was married to his second wife when he got his girlfriend pregnant. He got an abortion for her. Then he married her.

Robertson's support of Giuliani makes Robertson one of the biggest hypocrites on the planet.

jw, canadian,ok   November 7th, 2007 11:47 am ET

OMG…..If Rudy wasn't DOA before, he darn sure is now………Thanks, Pat.
Do you Hillary Clinton promise to faithfully execute the office, blah,blah.

BT, Baltimore MD   November 7th, 2007 11:48 am ET

Wow, Robertson just made it that much easier for everyone to know who not to vote for. Anything Robertson supports, the opposite is usually true. I wonder if the plane that their friendship bloomed on was one of Robertson's private planes bought with funds from ripping off suckers stupid enough to donate their $$ to his organization…err Robertson family bank account.

Thomas Chacko, Mount Vernon, NY   November 7th, 2007 11:49 am ET

Rejoice! More hypocrisy from the so-called "Christian" right, Hallelujah! Uncle Pat is endorsing a known adulterer, working on his third marriage, who has a poor relationship with his children! Not to mention the fact that he is pro-choice on abortion and was one of the most fiscally irresponsible mayors of New York. After all the sanctimonious flatulence passed by Robertson, Falwell, Dobson and the like (especially during Bill Clinton's administration) I DO NOT EVER AGAIN want to hear any "born-again" lectures on family values.

Jack, Sewickley PA   November 7th, 2007 11:50 am ET

Great news! This will kill Rudy's candidacy among educated independents and make the Democrat a shoe-in!

Kate, Aurora CO   November 7th, 2007 11:51 am ET

Good Luck with that. I don't think America is going to make the same mistake three times by electing an evangelical christian as president. Sorry but the evangelical crowd has displayed nothing but hate and vile. I will be so relieved to see this crowd of hypocrites and loons shoved to the back of the room.

J.Crobuzon   November 7th, 2007 11:51 am ET

Pat Robertson is an old loon whose endorsement means nothing. Anyone still listening to him is seriously out of touch with America.

Ryan Indianapolis   November 7th, 2007 11:52 am ET

Bad news for Hillary, real bad news……

Brandon, Tampa, FL   November 7th, 2007 11:53 am ET

Fundamentalists like Pat Robertson make me sick to my stomach.

joseph, austin, tx   November 7th, 2007 11:54 am ET

This wont help Giulianis' chances, It will hurt him among non pat fans.

CH, Cincinnati   November 7th, 2007 11:55 am ET

If I were Giuliani, I ask Robertson to take his endorsement back!

Bill Williams, Tacoma, Washington   November 7th, 2007 11:56 am ET

If Robertson truly believes in the hatred and intolerance he spreads, then he should have endorsed Romney.

Candace, Iowa City, IA   November 7th, 2007 11:57 am ET

Disgusting. I don't know why Christians think this war is at all justified or ethical. Dare we coin a new term: Christo-facsism?

Bill, Streamwood, IL   November 7th, 2007 11:57 am ET

With Pat Roberston's endorsement I am certain all the lemmings, er evangelicals, will flock to support and vote for Rudy. I guess all the other Republican presidential hopefuls can go home now.

Too bad Roberston picked a candidate who has nothing more to offer than, "I was mayor of New York City on 9-11″ and "I'm the only Republican that can beat Hillary."

WDRussell, East Liverpool, Ohio   November 7th, 2007 11:58 am ET

The hatemongering Christian fascists will support any one with a (R) after their name.
They are not a religion but an arm of the GOP.

Chris, Middletown, CT   November 7th, 2007 11:58 am ET

I am confident that Giuliani will be the next president…I'm a moderate Republican…and having endorsements from the far right….isn't a good thing…

JS, Los Anageles CA   November 7th, 2007 11:58 am ET

Well, at least Dobson still hates Giuliani, right?

Disgusted, Austin, TX   November 7th, 2007 11:59 am ET

Mr. Robertson might as well have handed the country over to Satan himself. Be prepared for the Good Lord to bring rapture after the November 2008 elections. He will not stand by as his country is given to heathens and savages, whether they be the adulterers or the Mormons.

Irving Tucker, Fredericksburg, Va   November 7th, 2007 11:59 am ET

This time it's Pat Robertson who needs to repent. Guiliani does not share the values of evengelical Christians, and there should be no compromise on the part of Christian leaders. Disliking the Democrats doesn't justify compromising with someone like Guiliani.

David B   November 7th, 2007 11:59 am ET

Well, that pretty much brings Giuliani's political career to an end. Like an awful lot of people, I want nothing to do with ANY candidate endorsed by nutjob Robertson.

P. Harvey, Kansas   November 7th, 2007 12:00 pm ET

I can't believe what I'm seeing and hearing. Rev. Robertson endorsing a pro-abortionist.

God save us, next Rev. Dobson will endorse the cultist Romney and all we have worked for will have been undone.

Alan, San Angelo Texas   November 7th, 2007 12:00 pm ET

A long plane ride to Israel? Maybe Rudy can get Pat back in on the Christian development next to the Sea of Galilee. That is, if praying with Israeli PM Ehud Olmert last summer while Lebanese Christians were under attack didn't do the trick.

the Devil   November 7th, 2007 12:01 pm ET

Dear Pat Robertson,
Now that I have Jerry Falwell, you are next.

VL North Carolina   November 7th, 2007 12:02 pm ET

To sell your soul for a win….that is what is wrong with Social Conservatives…..no integrity at all

prophet Stan   November 7th, 2007 12:02 pm ET

GOD BLESS PAT ROBERTSON AND RUDY GIULIANI HERE THE WORD OF GOD TWO LOSER BECAUSE OF NO LOVE AND ARE SELFISH MEN WHO NEED TO BE LOOK UP TO FROM THE WORLD POINT BUT GOD SAID THEY LOVE THE WORLD MORE THEN HIM JESUS 1ST JOHN 215.NOW WATCH GOD WORK.

Brandon, Tampa, FL   November 7th, 2007 12:02 pm ET

Bret, did Pat Robertson even have a soul to begin with?

Monte Brown, New York, NY   November 7th, 2007 12:03 pm ET

Giuliani is a wolf in sheep’s clothing and Pat Robertson is the leader of the self-righteous indignant hypocrite reactionaries. The two of them know darn well that although Giuliani says that he is pro-choice, if given the opportunity to appoint Supreme Court Justices he will pick reactionaries who will reverse Roe v. Wade. Pat Robertson is not a man of God. Pat Robertson is a plain hater and a charlatan and he sees Giuliani’s election as killing two birds with one stone. Giuliani can put on a pro-choice mask, but he is not pro-choice. Why would a religious fanatic even get involved with politics if his underlying intentions were not disingenuous?

Giuliani’s endorsement by Pat Robertson just proves that American should not trust the Republicans at all. The Republican Party has become a pit of slippery snakes with poison venom. Pat Robertson is just going with who he believes will beat Hillary. This is one endorsement that I am not worried about at all because the ideology of Christian conservatives and right wing haters will not dominate this election. Pat Robertson can shoot his chops all he wants.

AJ; Montpelier, VT   November 7th, 2007 12:04 pm ET

Mike,Downers Grove,IL:

I have to tell you, I think your post is one of the best I've ever read on the ticker. Very creative. You rock man!!

As far as Robertson goes, do people still listen to this hate filled windbag? If he is a good example of a Christian, I am so happy not to be one. Too bad the politicos feel that need to court this despicable person.

Randy S. Lawton, OK   November 7th, 2007 12:04 pm ET

Just for the sake of accuracy, folks, it's morals and moral values. has nothing to do with morale.

As far as Robertson, I don't think he has much credibility left after some of his recent faux-pas'. I really don't believe he's gonna bring a lot of votes to Guiliani with this endorsement.

Brendose, Oceanside Ca   November 7th, 2007 12:05 pm ET

Is it just me, or does Rudy look very similar to the Crypt Keeper? I could care less about Pat Robertson…..he's just as crooked as the politican he supports.

Marie,Virginia Beach,Va.   November 7th, 2007 12:08 pm ET

Unbelievable! How can you endorse a man with Giuliani’s marital background and his position on abortion? I will immediately be canceling my CBN monthly donation and redirecting funds to a morally conservative Christian organization.

Mark Murray UT   November 7th, 2007 12:09 pm ET

Yet another reason not to vote for Giuliani.

philip, fort collins, co   November 7th, 2007 12:09 pm ET

Great - two guys who don't stand for anything but thier own selfish pursuit of power

Mike, Panama CIty , Fl   November 7th, 2007 12:09 pm ET

Guilliani thinks this endorsement is good , he thinks he will then get the neo evangelicas to his side

WRONG !

Robert, Albuquerque, MN   November 7th, 2007 12:12 pm ET

how fitting! a man who wants gays to burn in hell endorses a candidate who once dressed in drag on SNL. HAHAH

Mrs. EM, Orlando, FL   November 7th, 2007 12:13 pm ET

I admit, I am quite surprised by Mr. Robertson's endorsement, as well. After all, by all standards of the most traditional Christian conservatives, Giuliani is a huge failure. On marriage number 3, and estranged from his children due to their suggested lack of parenting skills, and personal ethics and inability to forgive and do the right thing for his family. Now, I am certainly not against the former mayor, but the Bible says "Charity begins at home." That means love. It is a shame that he wants to lead the entire free world, but can't get his home life in order. It sounds like there needs to be more personal sacrifice on his part to move forward in that area. And is it also possible that Pat Robertson now wants us to do something that we should have all been doing all along…? That is getting all of the info you can on the candidates, prayerfully and carefully weighing it all out, and then voting according to your heart and mind, for whom you feel is the best one for the job. Previously it sounded like we all should have just supported the former Pastor, Huckabee, and left it at that. It will be interesting to see what other Christians think of Pat Robertsons' move.

Fran, Birmingham, AL   November 7th, 2007 12:14 pm ET

This is the funniest thing I've read in a long time! So much for your values, Pat!

Ian, Eastham MA   November 7th, 2007 12:17 pm ET

This is the perfect match. Pat Robertson wants Armageddon and Giuliani is the man to bring it.

Emma Litchfield IL   November 7th, 2007 12:18 pm ET

I am one of your 700 Club members giving to you. Pat where is your head at? you can not play both sides of the fence. Right is right and wrong is wrong! I will pray for you to see the light and GOD TO GUIDE YOU .

Chris, Pensacola FL   November 7th, 2007 12:18 pm ET

I really hope all the people that watch Pat don't fall for this. This coming on the heels of Brownbacks support for McCain. How interesting. It's also on the heels of a government review of evangelists expenses and fleecing of donations. If anything, this shows that Giuliani supports 23k toilet seats with money that should of gone to the poor.

I don't fall for TV religion, but we need to reach out to our elders and grandparents and tell them the truth and to not fall for false promises from the synagogue of evangelisim.

Lev Klinemann, Redondo Beach CA   November 7th, 2007 12:19 pm ET

GREAT, one VAMPIRE endorses another one.

If Giuliani wins the presidency by some evil miracle, I'm wearing a cross and a garlic necklace.

Tisha Todd, Hampton, Virginia   November 7th, 2007 12:19 pm ET

As a graduate of Regent I am DISGUSTED!! I want all the readers to know that Dr. Robertson and almost all of the schools faculty would bring in anti-abortionists that said 911 was the work of God because America is allowing abortions. They also justified killing abortion doctors. This is a school that taught us in Family Law that when a couple comes to us as attorney's for a divorce we ought to minister to them and discourage them from getting a divorce. AND they were TOTALLY against homosexuality. They compared the Clinton's to devils for their socially liberal views so….I CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE SUPPORTING GIULIANI!!! I mean this is hypocracy to another level I am disgusted!

Laura, Macedoia, OH   November 7th, 2007 12:19 pm ET

Hey, Rudy, You just managed to lose my vote!!

Ethan, Los Angeles, CA   November 7th, 2007 12:19 pm ET

I can't believe Robertson would do this. I am under the impression he was coerced. Robertson clearly understands the challenges facing America's sovereignty and the new world order pushers so naturally I would expect him to support Dr. Paul. The good doctor is also the most principled person running for president.

What is Robertson's motivation for doing this?

Jeff, Schaumburg, IL   November 7th, 2007 12:19 pm ET

Is has been clear for some time now, to all but the least educated among us, that the social conservatism espoused by the majority of the Republican party:

1) Takes a back seat to Neocon Fascist Empire-building.

2) A grand lie used to dupe a group of voters who only care what a politician says, not what they do or how they live.

Its the Neocon Brotherhood. Whether you are a fundamentalist Christian fanatic, or a cross-dressing, divorce-happy mayor who failed his people in their time of need.

The only reason Giuliani is being so propped up is that the party thinks he can win New York, and thus, the general election. It'll never happen.

If the Republican party wants any power going forward, they must turn their backs on Neoconservatism on become true Republican Conservatives once again.

Wayne, Greenville TX   November 7th, 2007 12:23 pm ET

Dear Pat Robertson,

Now that I have Jerry Fawell, you're next.

Sincerely,
God

Posted By Mike,Downers Grove,IL : November 7, 2007 11:05 am

Dear God:

Actually, Jerry Falwell's down here with me. He's sharing a room with D. James Kennedy, and I've already reserved space for Pat Robertson, Gary Bauer, and James Dobson.

Yours truly,
Satan

TLH, Texas   November 7th, 2007 12:23 pm ET

Who cares who Pat Robertson endorses?

Chris, Pensacola FL   November 7th, 2007 12:23 pm ET

I really hope all the people that watch Pat don't fall for this. This coming on the heels of Brownbacks support for McCain. How interesting. It's also on the heels of a government review of evangelists expenses and fleecing of donations. If anything, this shows that Giuliani supports 23k toilet seats with money that should of gone to the poor.

I don't fall for TV religion, but we need to reach out to our elders and grandparents and tell them the truth and to not fall for false promises from the synagogue of evangelisim.

And "prophet stan?", you should speak in clear English if you have a point to make. Babbling won't help your cause at all. I hope you are speaking from full knowledge and truth when you open your mouth as well.

Rudy's Ex Wife #26,NY,NY   November 7th, 2007 12:25 pm ET

Hasn't Rudy been tossed out by his wives about 6 times now. Maybe he will be at a bakers dozen once the presidential election rolls around. Why doesn't Reverend Satan support someone who has actually stayed married, perhaps Hillary…

jeremy, minnesota   November 7th, 2007 12:25 pm ET

With so many genuine christians and conservatives running, who could use an endorsement by leaders in the pro-life movement, I find it incredibly discouraging that Robertson chose the one pro-abortion republican to support. This is truly a sad day and proof that the moral majority is no longer moral nor a majority. I only hope Dobson holds firm in his rightful condemnation of Guiliani as an opportunist who is only trying to further his political ambitions. Vote Huckabee '08 — he's the only light in this pathetic crowd of connivers.

Lars, DC   November 7th, 2007 12:26 pm ET

Why is this such big deal when Romney has already received several of these endorsements? CNN is so biased towards Gulianni becasue they want him to win the GOP nomination and then Hillary can stomp all over him. Romney is the only one that can stand up to her and they know it.

Disgusted, Austin, TX   November 7th, 2007 12:26 pm ET

CBN has always been the more liberal thinktank of the GOP anyways. There are far more good Christian Conservative organizations out there.

As far as Mrs. Clinton goes, there should be no worry. As we all know, the forgetful pot smoking Democrats never make it to the election polls, or they are too busy on their Internets, so any GOP candidate will win. We should, as the Conservative Christian majority of this nation, be looking for a real conservative to vote for.

There is a draft movement for Vice President Cheney to run. I hope that is successful. We need to defeat the Godless Terrorists, and he seems the only one with the intellegence and gumption to do it.

Ted, Detroit, Michigan   November 7th, 2007 12:27 pm ET

Robertson's endorsing Guiliani.

So what? Robertson has no credibility in my opinion and his "endorsement" is no more or no less valuable than anyone else's. Why does it matter who he endorses?

Christian, Tampa FL   November 7th, 2007 12:27 pm ET

First of all, this will only be detrimental to Giuliani in the general election.

Second, Robertson and other conservatives shouldn't be sacrificing their values in order to make an attempt at electoral victory.

Brendan, Seattle   November 7th, 2007 12:27 pm ET

Did we really need another reason not to vote for Giuliani?

christian, selden, ny   November 7th, 2007 12:30 pm ET

nothing like having a humble christian man as a supporter….i wonder how much giuliani paid?

Anne E., SLC   November 7th, 2007 12:31 pm ET

Pat Robertson endorsing someone who has had a penchant for marital infidelity AND dressing in drag?
I guess it all depends on what the definition of "values" is…..

ETM, Springfield, VA   November 7th, 2007 12:31 pm ET

There is nothing religious about the "religious right" and nothing Christian about the "Christian Coalition." They are all about access to power.
Let's try going back to the wisdom of our founding fathers–keep religion out of politics and maintain strict separation of Church and State. Otherwise both are corrupted.

Cesar, Philadelphia, PA   November 7th, 2007 12:33 pm ET

It looks like Robertson is more strongly against Mormons than he is against abortion and gay marriage.

Wayne, Greenville TX   November 7th, 2007 12:35 pm ET

Unbelievable! How can you endorse a man with Giuliani’s marital background and his position on abortion? I will immediately be canceling my CBN monthly donation and redirecting funds to a morally conservative Christian organization.

Posted By Marie,Virginia Beach,Va. : November 7, 2007 12:08 pm

No such thing. In order to truly follow Jesus' teachings, you have to be a liberal.

Doremus J, VT   November 7th, 2007 12:37 pm ET

HOW CONVENIENT! This alliance will generate endless "rationales" for all future heat-waves, floods, hurricanes, etc…, oh yeah, and WARS.
The most dangerous sins of mankind include arrogance, self-rightousness and the misuse of religous and political authority over others in to subvert individual thought and behavior.
Each individual is given the gift of free thought. People like Pat and Rudy spend their lives figuring out how to steal this gift from as many people as possible. IGNORE THEM!

Brandon st. peters mo   November 7th, 2007 12:38 pm ET

Pat Robertson is a moron and a sellout. Giuliani can keep his crappy endorsements. Im voting for Ron Paul.

Terri Tacoma, Wa   November 7th, 2007 12:38 pm ET

THANK YOU Pat Robertson.

Thank you for proving Conservative Christians can be pragmatic, not so narrow-minded to cut off your nose to spite your face.

Conservatives can differ but still vote for Guiliani. Give Rudy a chance to show his conservative values in Washington DC. However, let Rudy know it is a temporary permission slip. Should he decide to abandon the values we DO share - it will be a one-term opportunity.

Gary Zajdel Buffalo, NY   November 7th, 2007 12:41 pm ET

What can be said that hasn't already regarding the devil himself…Pat Robertson….HYPOCRITE par excellance!!!!!! The very same man (Robertson) who's life is dedicated to fight against the evil left and the imoral abortionists now endorses the mayor of 911? The pro-abortion mayor of 911?…This is perfect..it lends credence to the weakness of any/all republican candidates…except, of course, for Ron Paul!!!! The devil belongs in Hell…so does Pat!!!!!

J, Seattle WA   November 7th, 2007 12:44 pm ET

Pat Robertson is a morally corrupt man who should leave the church immediately. He uses Christianity as a political tool to sustain his power. Does anyone remember 8 years ago when he lambasted McCain for his moral stance… and now he finds it conveniant to support Giulliani an extremely corrupt individual.

demwit   November 7th, 2007 12:48 pm ET

Hillary is the anti-Christ. Did you really think Pat was going to vote for her??

Christine, Rochester NY   November 7th, 2007 12:48 pm ET

Pat Robertson is a liar as well as a hypocrite. He's not endorsing Guiliani because he claims he's a friend. He's endorsing him because he's the frontrunner right now. No fundementalist like him would ever endorse a person like Mitt Romney, who if he is a good practicing Latter-Day Saint would have better moral standing and character than most politicians. And he wouldn't endorse any of the other Republican candidates because they're not popular enough. And let's get one thing straight, P. Harvey from Kansas, Mormons are NOT cultists! You should get to know them a little better and search the RIGHT sources, as everyone should. But I digress. Pat Robertson, and people like him, gives all religious people a bad name, and it makes me very sad.

Garrett Babb Indianapolis, IN   November 7th, 2007 12:49 pm ET

…And the so-called "leader" of the religious right just sold his soul to the devil. How can anyone back this man?

Henry Tucker, Ga   November 7th, 2007 12:49 pm ET

Am I late to the Attack-Pat Party?

I jus can't wait to here yall say awful things about Pat and Christians. Of course the funniest part is… most of yall liberals "pile on" religious leaders for not being more pious yet yall are dead-set on supporting a candidate (Hillary) whose husband is a sexual predator.

It's like Larry Flynt up in arms because Laura Bush wore a knee-length dress.

Rodney Dallas TX   November 7th, 2007 12:56 pm ET

How can a christian leader support someone who believes abortion is OK? I'm shocked.

Mark Columbus, Ohio   November 7th, 2007 12:58 pm ET

The only reason why Robertson is backing Rudy is for one thing and one thing only: Rudy can beat Hillary. No other GOP candidate can.

WatchingHillary.com

Richard, St. Paul, MN   November 7th, 2007 12:59 pm ET

A religious scum bag endorsing a corporate idiot. Why is this even news?

Linda - Albany, NY   November 7th, 2007 1:01 pm ET

Oh, this is rich! Pat Robertson can be likened to the Taliban with his views - nuts to say the least. If Guiliani had any brains, he would've run for the hills with this endorsement. Then again, what else can one expect from religious radicals?

Sean, New York, NY   November 7th, 2007 1:02 pm ET

Ron Paul is a true Christian. He should have endorsed him instead.

Ronnie.Irving,Texas   November 7th, 2007 1:04 pm ET

Big WHOOP.Pat Robertson and his ilk are irrevelevant today and every day.This will mean less votes for Giuliani,not more.How stupid can people be to listen to the garbage these so called ministers spew?Jerry Falwell is now roasting in the pit of hell for what he preached,mainly hate.

Robert Tn   November 7th, 2007 1:04 pm ET

And I care why? Christian Zionist supporting a horrible candidate?? No more wars for Israel!!!!

John,   November 7th, 2007 1:05 pm ET

Just another perfect example of separation of church and state. Oh wait……

What this actually is is a perfect example that a vote for any of the Republican candidates is a vote for the same type G.W. Bush mess that we have had to endure for too long.

Matt   November 7th, 2007 1:05 pm ET

With friends like that, who needs enemies?

JCK, Chandler, Arizona   November 7th, 2007 1:05 pm ET

Some of these comments are so ugly and full of hatred. I'm not a fan of Pat Robertson, who has said many foolish things and whose perspectives I don't share. I'm a Protestant, just not his variety. But, please don't meet him with hatred. We need to come together as Americans to face the challenges before us. If he can overcome some of his prejudices to support someone who differs with him on many things, this is something. It is also something we should all try to practice as we elect a president who will not be 100% of what each of us want. Let's not divide this country further. Let's have a little charity, a bit more mutual respect, and try to work with whoever is elected, even if we didn't vote for that person.

Steve, Lyons, CO   November 7th, 2007 1:06 pm ET

Gee, what a shock: Hatemeister Pat Robertson is a total hypocrite, endorsing a pro-choice candidate.

Goodbye, American religious right-wing. We ain't sorry to see you go.

Ed, Naples, FL   November 7th, 2007 1:07 pm ET

Move along, nothing to see here. crackpot endorses another crackpot. these so-called front runners in both parties leave much to be desired.

Emery, Toronto, Canada   November 7th, 2007 1:11 pm ET

If Pat Robertson is not concerned about his soul, he really should consider his reputation.

Steve Lyons, Co   November 7th, 2007 1:12 pm ET

CNN is looking to hire - blog monitor. Qualifications:

- Liberal
- Supports Hillary
- Lazy
- Inconsistent in performance
- Unconcerned about fake posts
- Poor grammar, spelling in posted articles
- Indifferent to supporting a service (blog) offered by CNN to the public.
- Hairy Chimps considered

Andrew, NJ   November 7th, 2007 1:13 pm ET

Giulliani is going to destroy the Republican party, because he'll expose how worthless Christian right is when it comes to their morals, and the rank and file Christians will stay home and stop supporting the sell outs.

Robert, Shelton, CT   November 7th, 2007 1:13 pm ET

This will only hurt Giuliani in the general election, can't he see that?

Probably not, he was an autocrat in New York and will be one in D.C., ask someone like me who was in NY when he was mayor, what a scam.

joseph, austin, tx   November 7th, 2007 1:15 pm ET

Monte Brown, New York, NY

"The Republican Party has become a pit of slippery snakes with poison venom"
and how are the dems any better they are in bed with code pinkeye and the moveoners, these people have just as much hate in their hearts, for people who dont think like them. Both extreme right and left would do a great service to this country when they realize they dont represent anyone who isnt associated with them. Be objectionable both the dems and repubs make up the lowest rated congress in US history, and you cant trust any of them, not even your girl billary.

Mark, Niagara Falls, New York   November 7th, 2007 1:17 pm ET

Pat Robertson claims to be a man of God, but he is nothing more than a liar and a religious zealout.
Pat, the times that you claim that God talks to you or answers your prayers is not God, but the opposite.
The way you use your electronic pulpit to spread your words of intolerance and fear to feed your ego requires that we check you out for the mark of the beast.
Rudy, good luck with having Pat on your team. We can only pray that a day will come that the endorsements of these right-wing lunatics will no longer be required.

Mike, Palo Alto, CA   November 7th, 2007 1:17 pm ET

How long are we going let Guilliani get away with posing as a moderate? He isn't … not even close. His foreign policy advisory team is a collection of strong neocons … the same happy chicken hawks that brought us the war in Iraq … led by an advocate of bombing Iran … now. On the social issues, he gets credit for being pro-choice while has committed to the Religious Right that he would appoint "strict contructionist" Supreme Court judges … code words for the repeal of Roe v. Wade … and has said that he would be OK with that repeal. Extremists like Pat Robertson do not support moderates. If you are a moderate, be afraid of Gulliani.

Demon Joe, Atlanta Gawga   November 7th, 2007 1:21 pm ET

"prophet Stan" is off his medication again and roaming free.
When will this country get back to separation of church and state? Pat lovers should be ashamed.

Dee, Nebraska   November 7th, 2007 1:22 pm ET

HUHHH???? Talk about the odd couple. Just goes to show the state of the GOP. Lost and confused, desperate and willing to compromise anything for the sake of friendships and power. Independent party, here I come!

chris, NY NY   November 7th, 2007 1:25 pm ET

Hilarious - You have the GOP candidates bending over backwards to be more conservative than the next and then you have Robertson picking a would be winner. It is all about POWER - I think the evangelicals would figure that out by now. It is all about politics as usual. The left right and middle lose with this current system we have now. Learn about the issues and vote what you believe - not what people tell (or Sell) you.

Rev Vern Deatherage   November 7th, 2007 1:26 pm ET

your crazy you lost your moral stand.you sold out

New Patriot, In Arizona   November 7th, 2007 1:28 pm ET

Now I've seen it all….. the globalists have a new team player on their side. Its a sad day in America!

MC- Atlanta   November 7th, 2007 1:29 pm ET

Pat Robertson is a hate mongor. Period.

Gay rights will move ahead in this country like it or not - this is only more proof. Its about time.

Laura - Tulsa OK   November 7th, 2007 1:29 pm ET

Congratulations, Mayor Giuliani. You're easily on your way to the nomination !

Will - Miami, Fl   November 7th, 2007 1:32 pm ET

Robertson just lost any credibility that he might have had. Endorsing Rudy is like making a deal with the devil…

David, Gilbert Arizona   November 7th, 2007 1:33 pm ET

Anyone who would take Pat Robertson serious, or better yet actually donate money to the man, should re-evaluate their definition of morality.

Robertson liken the Democratic Congress, mass media, and homosexuals to the Nazi extermination of the Jews. I'm no fan of the Democratic Congress but last I checked they weren't having people rounded up in concentration camps.

Robertson warned Florida that is Disneyworld held their annual "gay days" that God would bring about terrorist bombings, hurricanes, earthquakes, and possibly a meteor. None of which happened of course.

Robertson warned that the feminist agenda is an anti-family movement which encourages women to leave their husbands, practice witchcraft, and become lesbians. He also went on to say, like it or not, when a woman gets married she has to accept that the man is the head of the wife and family. That's the way it is, period.

And the clincher of them all is when Pat Robertson said Ariel Sharon's stroke was divine retribution, "He was dividing God's land. And I would say, 'Woe unto any prime minister of Israel who takes a similar course to appease the E.U., the United Nations, or the United States of America.' God says, 'This land belongs to me. You better leave it alone.'" This statement prompted Israel to cut all ties with Robertson regarding the building of a Christian heritage center along the Sea of Galilee.

Pat Robertson is the walking definition of a moron. He presses this point home every time he opens his mouth.

OBAMA in '08 GIVE US REAL CHANGE!, Pittsburgh PA   November 7th, 2007 1:34 pm ET

This is religious hypocrisy at its worst. Pat Robertson's endorsement of Rudy goes against everything that his 700 Club stands for. Robertson obviously does not represent the true evangelical movement in this country. While it is unclear what he stands to gain from putting his stamp of approval on a pro-choice, pro-gay, anti-gun candidate like Guiliani, one thing is certain. Robertson's overall stature and influence in the Christian conservative movement is radically diminished. If Rudy is the GOP nominee, real evangelicals will NOT go to the polls and hold their nose as they vote for him. Better they sit out 2008…possibly giving Hillary or Obama and the Dems the White House then reemerge in 2012 supporting one of their own. Just as Pat Robertson has become Judas to the cause, Rudy Guiliani is the socially liberal left wolf pretending to be just one of the flock. What would Jerry Falwell do?

a.thomas, new york, ny   November 7th, 2007 1:34 pm ET

One loser endorses anothre loser. Dumb and dumber.

Blue in a Red State - Phoenix, Arizona   November 7th, 2007 1:34 pm ET

If I were Giuliani, I wouldn't be too proud of this endorsement. The only thing it ensures is that the blind sheep that make up the Conservative Christian Movement will now blindly follow him.

My question to the Conservative Christian Movement would be: where is your judgement now? Giuliani has been divorced twice - both times in order to marry his mistresses. So, now this is ok?

What this tells me is that the Conservative Christian Movement is not judgemental because they're sticking to their values and morals. They're judgemental when it is convenient and when it will get them what they want.

aj , huntington, ny.   November 7th, 2007 1:37 pm ET

Rudy is the closest to the perfect candidate for Republicans, with his good solid background of crime-fighting, budget management and economic expertise. He lowered taxes several times over his terms in NYC. If he fulfills 75 percent of my criteria for a President, that' s all most people can ask for.

Trevor Ely, New York, New York   November 7th, 2007 1:37 pm ET

The mayor of New York who once took on the Vatican regarding abortion has now gained Pat Robertson's support?