latimesblogs.latimes.com - 8/21/2008
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On the one hand, Stuart Shepard repented.
Earlier this month, the official with the political arm of the Focus on the Family religious group sparked controversy with a wry -- but provocative -- video that urged viewers to join him in praying (literally) that Barack Obama gets drenched on the night of his nomination acceptance speech.
Much of the comment -- including from some Focus on ...
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... Read more about the rain prayers for Barack Obama's speech at Top of the Ticket, the L.A Times' political blog. ...
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