Wise As Doves, Harmless As Serpents

Why does it seem that every time an "Evangelical leader" opens his mouth about politics, he does more harm than good? The latest installment:

The issue arose from remarks made on a syndicated radio show by James Dobson, founder of the conservative advocacy group Focus on the Family. Dobson said last week that he had spoken in confidence with Rove about the Miers nomination and that their conversation convinced him to support her.

"When you know some of the things that I know, that I probably shouldn't know, you will understand why I have said ... that I believe Harriet Miers will be a good justice," Dobson said.

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