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After the fall
Advocate, The, July 3, 2007 by Jim David
Now that the Reverend Jerry Falwell is in a better place who will replace him as the religious right's leading voice? A look at the contenders and why they may or may not succeed.
JAMES DOBSON
Founder and chairman of the board, Focus on the Family
Pros: Boasts worldwide radio audience; highly influential with conservative politicos
Cons: Resembles a Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan
PAT ROBERTSON
Founder of Christian Coalition, Christian Broadcasting Network and Regent University Pros: Former presidential candidate; cohosts The 700 Club with a former Miss America
Cons: Makes idiotic weather predictions based on revelations from God
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PHYLLIS SCHLAFLY Founder of Eagle Forum
Pros: Longtime conservative activist; ardent foe of the Equal Rights Amendment
Cons: Has a gay son
GARY BAUER
Former president of the Family Research Council; chief domestic policy adviser to President Reagan
Pros: Former presidential candidate; able to inspire awe in the ignorant
Cons: Rubbed elbows with liberals like Ethel Kennedy, Dick Gephardt, and Richard Gere
RICK WARREN
Author of The Purpose Driven Life; megachurch pastor
Pros: Best-selling writer with huge readership; seems like a nice guy
Cons: Is a nice guy; wears Hawaiian shirts while preaching
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