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Religious right rushes to Bachmann’s defense following ‘ex-gay’ reports

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By Andy Birkey | 07.13.11 | 4:25 pm

Several religious right groups — including those listed as anti-gay hate groups by the Southern Poverty Law Center — rushed to Michele Bachmann’s defense following reports that she and her husband Marcus’ Christian counseling clinic performs therapy intended to cure homosexuality. The groups argued that the controversial therapy is successful and that media reports of the practices of Bachmann’s clinic amount to anti-Christian bias.

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Pawlenty’s presidential ambitions get the Pat Robertson treatment

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By Andy Birkey | 12.13.10 | 10:00 am

As part of it’s “Elephant in the Room” series, Pat Robertson’s Christian Broadcasting Network did a half-hour long segment on Gov. Tim Pawlenty and his presidential aspirations. CBN’s David Brody sat down with Pawlenty and wife Mary as well the Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza and Politico’s Jonathan Martin. Among the topics were Pawlenty’s connection to the evangelical community and his lack of name recognition.

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Pawlenty tells 700 Club his family is ready for 2012

By Andy Birkey | 10.20.10 | 10:45 am

Gov. Tim Pawlenty and First Lady Mary sat down with Pat Robertson’s 700 Club last week to discuss presidential ambitions and the family’s faith. In the interview, Pawlenty says his family is ready to take on a presidential campaign even if Pawlenty himself is still coy about his ambitions for higher office.

Religious Right Watch: Palin talks faith with 700 Club

By Andy Birkey | 10.20.08 | 12:23 pm

Sarah Palin sat down for a one-on-one interview with the 700 Club’s David Brody. The lengthy interview touches on Palin’s faith, her defense of the negative outbursts by supporters at her rallies and how detractors are mocking her and God.…