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Washington D.C., Nov 8, 2007 / 02:20 pm (CNA).- Pat Robertson, televangelist and founder of the Christian Coalition, on Wednesday endorsed the socially liberal Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani.

"It is my pleasure to announce my support for America's Mayor, Rudy Giuliani, a proven leader who is not afraid of what lies ahead and who will cast a hopeful vision for all Americans," Robertson said during a news conference with Giuliani in Washington.

Giuliani, former mayor of New York, supports abortion rights and homosexual rights despite the Republican Party's official stands against such issues.

Robertson, who made an unsuccessful presidential bid in 1988, is also the founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network, the Christian Coalition and Regent University. Shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Robertson claimed in a statement that the attacks occurred because Americans had insulted God and lost the protection of heaven by “allowing abortion and rampant internet pornography."

Robertson did not mention his differences with Giuliani on social issues in Wednesday's statement.

Senator John McCain, another Republican presidential candidate, was asked about Robertson's endorsement at a news conference with Senator Sam Brownback in Dubuque, Iowa. He said: "Every once in a while, I'm left speechless. This is one of those times."

Some social conservative organizations were also taken aback by Robertson's endorsement.

"We are stunned and extremely disappointed," said the Republican National Committee for Life in a Wednesday notice. The committee suggested voters contact Robertson to ask him the reason for his decision.

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Published by: Tom Holtsnider
Bremerton, WA- USA 11/10/2007 12:47 AM EST

How can anyone respect human life and the sanctity of marriage support Giuliani? I'm afraid Pat Robertson has undone a great deal of good he's accomplished in the past.

Published by: Thomas
Welsh/ La/ USA 11/10/2007 12:36 AM EST

Like Oral Roberts when he got old---Pat is loosing it. No other excuse for this.

Published by: Ken
New York,NY USA 11/09/2007 10:38 PM EST

If you would listen to Guiliani explain his abortion and homosexual stands you may understand why it is possible to vote for him in this election. He will put the right people on the Supreme Court

Published by: Mary Strom
Chicago, IL US 11/09/2007 05:43 PM EST

I can only guess that Pat Robertson felt the only way to beat Hillary was to have her run against a same-minded candidate. What a grave error! The truth will set us free, not compromise, especially on the intrinsically evil acts of abortion and active homosexuality. How heartbroken we must feel that a supposed Christian leader has begun to lead many down this forsaken path! Let's pray like never before for this election.

Published by: Celia
Canada 11/09/2007 05:32 PM EST

I being folowing Pat for almost 25 years Iam really disapointed God Help him

Published by: Maria
Westminster, MD USA 11/09/2007 04:52 PM EST

My opinion is that Robertson believes Rudy will win the election and he, Robertson, wants to be a player at the table. A calculated move based on political ambition.

Published by: Steve
Boston/MA 11/09/2007 03:46 PM EST

In the past Pat has had to apologize for misspeaking leaving folks to wonder if he's having aging problems. This would be one of those times.

Published by: Janoslow
birmingham AL 11/09/2007 02:52 PM EST

It is hard to know whether age and senility play into such things, but that would be my thought. Dr. Billy Graham, in his declining years, publicly praised the corrupt and openly adulterous Bill Clinton, and he also supported 'most favored nation' status for China, home of forced abortion and the greatest violator of human rights in our modern times... and so when we hear of Dr. Robertson endorsing a pro-sodomite, pro-abortion, pro-illegal immigration and anti- Second Amendment political hack, we must question the state of his mind.

Published by: AL RAYMOND
SALEM/NH/USA 11/09/2007 02:37 PM EST

PAT ROBERTSON HAS GONE OVER TO THE DARK SIDE IN MIND AND SOUL.

Published by: Mary Anne
Muscatine, Iowa, USA 11/09/2007 02:17 PM EST

I'm very shocked, its hard to believe Roberts is supporting Giuliani, maybe he thinks he can change Giuliani's mind on abortion & same sex marriage once he's in office....I don't think so....he's dreaming.

Published by: john Balette
Houston,TX, harry 11/09/2007 02:15 PM EST

I want to say that if you are with God and his laws, you must be with him one hundred percent, if you are against abortion and homosexual acts, this sins are very grave and if you support a man who will become a leader who support this acts, then you are acting like Pilato (in latin). When you give your support for a man who will become the president of a country and you know that he is in favor of such acts then you become accountable too. thanks for listening.

Published by: Lee
Oswego,IL 11/08/2007 04:15 PM EST

Sounds like the 700 Club director has lost it. Many people follow what he says and does. Pat needs to do his homework before talking.

Published by: Jim
Pensacola/FL/USA 11/08/2007 02:36 PM EST

Rate: Excellent

What in the world? He is against abortion and homosexual rights, yet he supports him???

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