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Pat Robertson criticizes Bush, praises Obama
Pat Robertson criticizes Bush, praises Obama
Robertson gave Bush low marks Tuesday. (CNN) – Pat Robertson is "remarkably pleased" with President-elect Barack Obama, the conservative leader told CNN’s Suzanne Malveaux – and belives President Bush’s administration has not dealt with the nation’s economic crisis in a “professional manner.” “Well, it's hard to assess blame, but I, over the years — I hate [...]
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Rev. Pat Robertson: ‘I am remarkably pleased with Obama…he’s picked a middle-of-the-road Cabinet.’
Rev. Pat Robertson: ‘I am remarkably pleased with Obama…he’s picked a middle-of-the-road Cabinet.’
thinkprogress.org — In an interview with CNN’s The Situation Room, conservative televangelist Pat Robertson ripped the Bush administration for... its failures in mishandling and mismanaging the economic bailout, adding that it’s the last in a long line of ... (more) Rev. Pat Robertson: ‘I am remarkably pleased with ...
Pat Robertson "Remarkably Pleased" With Obama, Gives Bush C-
Pat Robertson "Remarkably Pleased" With Obama, Gives Bush C-
huffingtonpost.com — In an interview with CNN's Suzanne Malveaux, conservative Pat Robertson said he was "remarkably pleased" with President-elect... Barack Obama. Not so for President Bush, who he blames for the economic crisis. On President Bush: ROBERTSON: Well, it's ... (more) Pat Robertson "Remarkably Pleased" With Obama, Gives Bush C-
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This Week in God
Political Animal — ... itself by quoting a skeptic on the other side of the issue or it tosses off a "to be sure" paragraph noting the weakness of its anecdotal evidence. Not here. Given this leap of faith, let's hope the Times isn't looking into the existence of Santa Claus. Imagine the headline: "Despite Naysayers, Hundreds of Millions Believe in St. Nick." Also from the God Machine this week: * TV preacher Pat Robertson is "remarkably pleased" with President-elect Barack Obama, but seems to be suffering from some Bush Fatigue . Despite Robertson's role in helping promote and carry water for the ...

Pat Robertson on Obama: 'Very Pleased So Far'
Politics Daily — Filed under: Barack Obama, Featured Stories, ReligionThe Obama evangelical love-fest continues with recent comments by Baptist icon and 700 Club host and founder Rev. Pat Robertson. Interviewed on December 23rd by CNN's Suzanne Malveaux, the former Republican presidential candidate said: I am remarkably pleased with Obama. I had grave misgivings about him. But so help me, he's come in forcefully, intelligently. He's picked a middle of the road cabinet. And so far, if he continues down this course, he has the makings of a ...

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