Fighting the Right

Campaign efforts to redefine ex-Jersey City mayor as a tolerant uniter belie Schundler's longstanding ties to Robertson, other far right voices

At a time when political leaders of both parties are urging bipartisanship and national unity, it is truly unfortunate that Americans who watched today's edition of Pat Robertson's 700 Club television program received a far different message from Robertson and Falwell.

People For the American Way, on behalf of its Florida members, called upon Gov. Jeb Bush to rescind its decision to provide $500,000 in state funds for a right-wing advocacy group, the American Family Association, to move a part of its business operations to Okaloosa County.

Norquist and CBN Official: Far Right Plans to Radically Reshape Medicare and Social Security Now Viewed as Mainstream

We are grateful for the 42 Senators who did the right thing and not only voted to oppose John Ashcroft's confirmation but also helped to explain to the American people why this was a bad nomination.

Less than 24 hours after Religious Right activists lost badly in House, Senate and gubernatorial elections, Christian Coalition Executive Director Randy Tate offered up a brazen attempt to distance himself from the Christian Coalition's pre-election strategy. At a nationally televised press conference, Tate told reporters that conservatives lost because they did not campaign on issues of importance to the American people.