Kick Out Democrats, Robertson Proposes
Christian Coalition founder Pat Robertson exhorted supporters to unite around a single candidate to oust Democrats from the White House. A tape of Robertson’s weekend speech at a closed meeting was released by critics who said it proves that the coalition’s main mission is political and that the group doesn’t deserve tax-exempt status. Coalition spokesman Arne Owens did not dispute the authenticity of the tape. In its eight years, the Virginia-based coalition has paid no federal taxes, claiming an exemption for groups that promote public welfare.
More to Read
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.