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We shall overcome ... liberals

At a black church in Philadelphia, Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece joined Jerry Falwell and Rick Santorum to denounce critics of Samuel Alito.
By Michelle Goldberg

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  • Monday, January 9, 2006 03:13 PM

    Political Activity and the Church

    The pastor of the church and members of the church clergy are forbidden from backing a particular candidate running for office using the pulpit.

    However, judicial confirmations are exempt, since they are not running against an opponent.

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