Christians: NOW is the Time!!

dear friends,
the washington briefing has just ended. the straw poll results are in:

ON SITE voting results:

Mike Huckabee 488 51.26%
Mitt Romney 99 10.40%
Fred Thompson 77 8.09%

ONLINE voting results:

Mitt Romney 1595 27.62%
Mike Huckabee 1565 27.15%
Ron Paul 865 14.98%
Fred Thompson 564 9.77%

once again, the values voters have spoken. and once again, it is in favor of governor huckabee.

however, once again, it is readily apparent, that christian leadership refuses to acknowledge or accept the choice of the values voter. this is a travesty. we must voice our displeasure with leadership. moreover, if christian leadership and organizations do not accurately represent our christian values, we must also reconsider our ongoing support of them.

below is a copy of a letter sent to family research council regarding their seemingly biased reporting of the washington briefing straw poll results.

Dear FRC,

I had the privilege of watching the Washington Briefing online via AFA.

Listening to the presidential speeches, it was clear that those in attendance, enthusiastically supported Governor Huckabee.

The on SITE straw poll clearly indicated this as well. With a 5/1 margin, Governor Huckabee was the clear winner. However, this was not reported on your FRC site. Why not? Not only are the results partial and inaccurate, this is a disservice to those who took the time and commitment to attend the event.

Obviously, online polls can be manipulated. Historically, straw polls are targeted to those committed enough to attend and cast their vote. To highlight the online vote, and neglect the "on site" vote, is both inaccurate and irresponsible.

If you are going to report the results, you have an obligation to report ALL THE ACCURATE RESULTS in their entirety.

Thank you.

UPDATE: sorry, to make this post longer..but as i perused the online news, it is clear that the FRC's biased handling of the straw poll results, are directly effecting media headlines.
i posted the following on the huck's army forum. if you feel so inclined, please contact FRC here , regarding this issue.

"WB Attendees: Misrepresented by FRC".
Hello,
I did not attend the WB this weekend, but for those that DID ATTEND and voted, they must be furious!!!

It was obvious just by watching online, that the majority of attendees supported and favored Gov. Huckabee.

Yet, the way the 'winner' was announced, and the subsequent 'spin' of the results on FRC's website, has resulted in 'spin' for Romney throughout all the media outlets. The headlines read, "Romney wins Values Voter Summit". Although, some do mention some of the numbers, not many go into detail on how close the online voting was NOR do they highlight the 5/1 domination of the onsite voting.

For those who took the time to attend the summit, supporting FRC and the Christian Social Conservative organizations, this is a gross misrepresentation. The votes of those in attendance were unanimously cast in favor of Govenor Huckabee, yet that is not reflected by the tone or language of FRC.

FRC's biased handling of the straw poll results, have resulted in a domino effect in the MSM. FRC doesn't want to give Gov. Huckabee any love, and obviously, neither do the MSM.

FRC and the MSM need to hear our displeasure. FRC must be held accountable for their actions. Somebody somehow needs to personally confront Tony Perkins on these issues. I, for one, plan on immediately cancelling my FRC membership.

Pray Christians...pray....

initially, i tried to give these leaders the benefit of the doubt, the courtesy of good intentions. however, now it is clear.....these christian leaders have their own agenda. and unfortunately, it does not coincide with the values voter.

during the washington briefing, laura ingham described this ailment as, "ABC", an acronym for "anybody but clinton". friends, sadly, it is clear, that this is the mentality of the current christian leadership ....."ABC."

ironically, the entire weekend, leader after leader got on stage, behind the podium, talking and preaching on 'bliblical principles', 'values', 'voting your conscience', 'faith', 'God'. it was very inspiring! but ya know what, friends? for all of those speakers...good intentioned, sincere, authentic or otherwise....THEIR CREDIBILITY IS NOW ON THE LINE. they spoke it, and preached it to all of us.....now let's see THEM LIVE IT, as well.

let's see them 'step out in faith' and support the candidate that meets the criteria they set out in their speeches. let's see them make their decisions based on biblical principles and values. let's see them reconcile their christian faith, as they choose a candidate, in this GOP presidential primary. let's see it.

as leaders within the christian community, all these individuals have a unique responsibility in this political process. like it or not, they wield influence and power. some embrace it, some shun it. nonetheless, they have it. since they chose to speak publicly to values voters on politics and the presidential nomination, they now also have a responsibility to personally act on what they have professed. they are accountable.

many will have excuses, as to why they cannot publicly endorse a candidate. they will continually talk 'around' the issues and person. they will avoid specifically naming names..only eluding to their choice. i'm sorry, friends, but to me... this is a cop out.

they claim they want to maintain privacy as to who they will vote for. unfortunately, as high profile christian leaders, and specifically those who publicly exhorted and admonished christians to vote their values. they do not have that luxury. instead, they have a responsibility.

frankly, for these christian leaders that chose to speak at the washington briefing summit, their credibility is now on the line. i am anxiously awaiting to see if what they spoke so passionately about on the stage, will flesh itself out, in their personal actions.

i sincerely hope and pray, it will. i stand back... waiting and watching. praying that they will, indeed, stand on biblical principles and will not compromise. the coming days and weeks will be telling. we must watch, we must hold leadership accountable.

for the rest of us in the community....we also have a responsibility. albeit smaller in scope than that of high profile leadership, but a responsibility, nonetheless. christians, IT IS TIME TO TAKE ACTION. IT IS TIME TO STEP OUT IN FAITH. NOW IS THE TIME.

if you have had convictions...if you have had an inkling.. if you've felt a tugging at your heart that just hasn't gone away...if you've been thinking you 'should', but just couldn't...if you wish you could somehow help governor huckabee, but, but, but.......friends, NOW IS THE TIME.

there are only a few months left till the iowa caucus. as a result of the washington briefing straw poll, governor huckabee is now at a pivotal point in his campaign. if you have wanted to support governor huckabee up to now, and haven't....and were waiting for a good time....NOW IS YOUR TIME.

if you wanted to donate money, but were waiting till the general election or later down the road...friends, NOW is when governor huckabee needs the financial support. if you have wanted to get involved in grassroots efforts for the governor, but just didn't have the time....(you guessed it...) NOW IS THE TIME. now is the time, to MAKE TIME....before it's too late.

recently, a new forum has been started to help centralize and mobilize grassroots efforts for governor huckabee. go here to check it out!

friends, there are many opportunities to get involved. whether it be making signs, donating financially, talking to family and friends, writing letters to leadership and media, getting the word out at church, or praying...WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE. NOW IS THE TIME.

come christians, let us live out our convictions....now...




"so teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." psalm 90:12

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