A Turbulent Pastor.(Politics)(John Hagee) From: Newsweek | Date: May 12, 2008| Author: Bailey, Holly | COPYRIGHT 2008 Newsweek, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse, distribution or alteration without express written permission of Newsweek is prohibited. For permission: www.newsweek.com. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Holly Bailey

John Hagee has his share of out-there opinions, but lucky for the candidate, he's in a moment of silence.

John McCain likes to think of himself as a straight shooter--a man of honor who doesn't duck tough questions. But at least one question does get him bobbing and weaving: why doesn't he renounce the endorsement of Pastor John Hagee, the San Antonio televangelist who has offended Roman Catholics and other groups?

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