Political Cortex: Brain Food for the Body Politic

In July 2007, former Mayor Rudy Giuliani told an Iowa audience that he would "appoint judges like Chief Justice Roberts, Justice Alito ... Justice Scalia and Justice Thomas." [CNN.com, 7/18/07]

In August 2007, former Gov. Mitt Romney said that the U.S.should emulate Hezbollah's "health diplomacy." Said Romney: "Hezbollah went into southern Lebanon and provided health clinics to some of the people there, and schools. And they built their support there by having done so. That kind of diplomacy is something that would help America become stronger around the world and help people understand that our interest is an interest towards modernity and goodness and freedom for all people in the world. And so, I want to see America carry out that kind of health diplomacy." In response, NJDC released a statement saying: "Any candidate for President should know that Hezbollah's social programs are inseparably tied to terrorism. The health clinics and schools praised by Romney have also been used as a cover for rockets launched at Israeli cities." [Jewish Telegraphic Agency, 8/1/07, NJDC Statement 8/2/07]

In late September, Sen. John McCain said that the "Constitution established the United States of America as a Christian nation." [Arizona Republic, 9/28/07]

In May 2007, former Gov. Mike Huckabee raised his hand in a debate when candidates were asked to raise their hands if they do not believe in evolution.