PRAYING ON THE SIDELINE SOCIAL CONSERVATIVES FRUSTRATED OVER THEIR DIMINISHED ROLE

From: The Boston Globe | Date: September 1, 2004| Author: Charlie Savage, Globe Staff | Copyright information

NEW YORK A dozen Republicans gathered in a hotel meeting room a block from Madison Square Garden yesterday and prayed that God would intercede to give George W. Bush another term.

"We pray for George Bush, God," intoned the Rev. Wayne Perryman, sparking murmurs of assent from others. "Give him the confidence that you're on his side."

Other speakers asked God to ensure that Republicans pick up a few more Senate seats to help stop Democratic filibusters against Bush's judicial nom...

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