The Fall

In 2000, some prominent Republicans came to McCain’s defense, among them Frank Schaeffer, the son of Francis Schaeffer, an evangelist and anti-abortion crusader who is credited with helping to create the religious right. Schaeffer worked closely with his father, who died in 1984, but he felt that the movement had become extreme. In 2000, Schaeffer gave McCain his family’s imprimatur, vouching for him on Christian radio shows. Six years later, ... Full Story »

Posted by Genma Holmes
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Subjects: U.S., Politics, Media
Topics: Presidential Election 2008, Media and Politics, John McCain
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Posted by: Posted by Genma Holmes - Nov 10, 2008 - 8:24 AM PST
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Edited by: Kaizar Campwala - Nov 11, 2008 - 7:32 AM PST

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