NORFOLK, Va. — As the Christian Broadcasting Network turns 50, evangelist Pat Robertson says he is getting out of the political endorsement game.
Robertson’s decision marks a significant departure for the founder of the Christian Coalition, who was once a central figure in Republican politics. The 81-year-old was frequently sought out by GOP candidates hoping to curry favor with religious conservatives. His news-and-talk show on CBN, “The 700 Club,” is viewed by about 1 million people in the U.S. each day.
Robertson’s influence has waned in recent years as he gave up control of the Christian Coalition and made a series of comments that many people considered bizarre or offensive. Robertson said he still feels strong and isn’t sure when he will decide to stop doing “The 700 Club.” The Associated Press
