I went to a Bush rally today at the Pontiac Silverdome in Oakland County, Michigan. It was pretty clear from the lines that got applause that the “social conservatives” were out in force. Bush’s comments on abortion and marriage were well received. I noticed, btw, that the African Americans up on the stage bleachers also responded strongly to those remarks as well.

On the way home, on the radio there were ads from Dr. Dobson/Focus On Family about the marriage ballot proposal and from Michigan Right To Life supporting Bush. I’m a bit undecided on the issue of gay marriage and I happen to think that abortion should be legal (though limited – my position has to do with Jewish law, which permits it in certain cases). However, I think that if it helps to elect Bush so he can prosecute the WOT, go ahead and exploit these issues. Remember, in 2000, 4 million Evangelical voters stayed home and Karl Rove doesn’t ever want to see that happen again.