Pat Robertson Endorses Giuliani

Credibility..PFFffffft.

Pat Robertson, one of the most influential figures in the social conservative movement, announced his support for Rudy Giuliani's presidential bid this morning at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Robertson's support was coveted by several of the leading Republican candidates and provides Giuliani with a major boost as the former New York City mayor seeks to convince social conservatives that, despite his positions on abortion and gay rights, he is an acceptable choice as the GOP nominee.

I've read quite a few opinions on various blogs as to why Robertson endorsed Rootie. Most of them are wrong. It's simple really. The lions share of Guiliani's support is coming from well meaning conservatives who believe that he is the only one in the field that can beat Hillary. They are so scared of another Clinton in the White House that they would vote for the devil incarnate if it means keeping the beast in the Senate.

I thought Thompson might change that but thusfar he has failed to close the deal as has Romney, McCain and the rest. In this misguided perception, many Republicans like Robertson will allow their core principles to be overridden by their fear and vote to nominate a seriously flawed candidate. This won't work, it never has it never will.