Always bad news May 16, 2007
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Colleagues Cite Partisan Focus by Justice Official May 13, 2007
Her legal experience was limited; she had graduated in 1999 from Regent University School of Law, which was founded by Pat Robertson ... Ms. Goodling helped recruit new office managers who included John Nowacki, another Regent University graduate, who had little experience as a prosecutor, but had previously served as the director of legal policy at a conservative research group, the Free Congress Foundation. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
High-profile week for Mitt, his faith May 13, 2007
Regent University, an outreach to evangelical Christians, where he was warmly welcomed but did not touch on his faith. As the week continued, Romney's membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was pushed into the spotlight. (Salt Lake Tribune)
New York Timess Eric Lipton takes a close look May 13, 2007
Her legal experience was limited; she had graduated in 1999 from Regent University School of Law, which was founded by. Deeply religious and politically conservative, Ms. Goodling seemed to believe that part of her job was to bring people with similar values into the Justice Department, several former colleagues said. (Harper's Magazine)
Justice Department aide reportedly had partisan agenda May 13, 2007
Her legal experience was limited; she had graduated in 1999 from Regent University School of Law, which was founded by the religious broadcaster Pat Robertson. Deeply religious and politically conservative, Goodling seemed to believe that part of her job was to bring people with similar values into the Justice Department, several former colleagues said. (International Herald Tribune)
Officials describe politically charged Justice Dept. May 13, 2007
Her legal experience was limited; she had graduated in 1999 from Regent University School of Law, which was founded by the religious broadcaster Pat Robertson ... At the same time, Goodling, Sampson and John Nowacki, another Regent University graduate, were helping prepare the final list of U.S. attorneys to be dismissed, according to e-mail messages released to congressional investigators. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Christian leader follows up Sharpton attack on Mormons May 11, 2007
"Last weekend Pat Robertson, founder of CBN and Regent University, had Romney deliver the keynote address to the graduates of Regent. Regent is one of the great Christian colleges in this nation, and Robertson allowed this cult member to deliver the commencement address. Is he out of his mind? Do you think there would ever be a true Gospel preacher giving the commencement address at Brigham Young?". But the focus of his appeal to followers is to discredit Mormonism as a legitimate faith in line... (WorldNetDaily)
Justice probe has a new target May 10, 2007
Like Goodling, Nowacki graduated from the law school at Regent University, founded by religious broadcaster Pat Robertson. From the late 1990s until 2003, Nowacki worked at the Free Congress Foundation, where his boss, longtime activist Paul Weyrich, described him in an interview as "very talented. He took a lot of initiative.". (FOX59, IN)
Read 'H&C' transcript May 9, 2007
But what I'm pleased about is that Pat Robertson invited me to speak at Regent University, not because he accepts the teachings of my church but because he believes that the values that I have are values that he shares and that his student body can learn from. That's a great thing about this country. (Fox News)
A seat at Romney's table May 8, 2007
Romney's also meeting with evangelical leaders, even sending them wooden chairs mounted with plaques declaring, "You are welcome at our table anytime." Last weekend, he gave the commencement address at Pat Robertson's Regent University. Of course, Romney's Mormonism makes him a tougher sell to the mostly evangelical Christian Right. (Boston Globe)
Romney Emphasizes Importance of Marriage in Commencement Address May 7, 2007
com) - Americans who embrace self-sacrifice over self-absorption in the form of committed marriages help to set America apart from Europe, former Massachusetts governor turned Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Saturday during a commencement address at Regent University in Virginia Beach ... "We are in the deep waters at Regent University," he said. (CNSnews.com)
Sunday Sampler Platter May 7, 2007
Also this weekend Republican presidential candidate Mitt Im pro-choice unless running for president Romney spoke at Pat Robertsons Regent University. Romney must hope that by going hell gain goodwill from evangelical Christians who consider his Mormon faith a cult. (New York Times)
Romney Woos Pat Robertson's University May 7, 2007
The former Massachusetts governor's commencement address at Regent University in Virginia Beach was an opportunity to appeal to core Republicans. Romney, a Mormon, offered words of guidance and said "America needs great Americans today perhaps more than ever." He cited the Virginia Tech shootings and the specter of terrorists such as Osama bin Laden who are contemplating "another Holocaust.". (Newsmax)
Romney's visit stirs debate at Christian university May 6, 2007
Pat Robertson explained his invitation to Mitt Romney in a memo to faculty, students, and alumni at Regent University ... -- Mitt Romney, in a major test of his appeal to religious conservatives, delivered the commencement speech yesterday to the largest-ever graduating class at Regent University, the Christian school founded by televangelist Pat Robertson. (Boston Globe)
2047 A Space oddity May 6, 2007
Fewer and fewer scientists even those who got their degrees from glorified high schools like Regent University were willing to sell their souls, no matter how much they were offered. Even the renowned humanitarian and climatologist Rush Limbaugh was having trouble selling lies er, spreading the truth about the global warming hoax. (Scranton Times, PA)
Romney woos religious right May 6, 2007
- Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney made only a passing reference to his Mormon faith as he continued his outreach yesterday to conservative Christians in a graduation speech at Regent University, the school founded by televangelist Pat Robertson ... It was Romney's second appearance at Regent University in the past four months. (Newsday -- Nation)
Mitt Romney Speaks At Regent University May 6, 2007
The GOP presidential hopeful encouraged the graduates at Regent University to lead lives of service, saying it's more challenging, exhilarating and meaningful. Robertson's invitation to Romney, a Mormon, upset some students. (WTKR.com, VA)
Contender's religion: A test run May 6, 2007
Romney's campaign said this week that he will not address the topic directly in his commencement address at Pat Robertson's Regent University in Virginia. Romney has said he does not believe his job as a candidate includes educating people about his faith. (Las Vegas Sun)
Romney addresses Robertson's college May 6, 2007
In his commencement address at Pat Robertson's Regent University, the former Massachusetts governor urged graduates to lead lives of service. "America needs great Americans today perhaps more than ever," Mr. Romney said, citing the Virginia Tech shootings and the specter of terrorists such as Osama bin Laden who are contemplating "another Holocaust." Mr. Robertson's invitation for Mr. Romney to be the keynote speaker had upset some students, who posted negative messages on Regent's internal... (Washington Times)
Romney Travels to Pat Robertson's School May 5, 2007
The former Massachusetts governor is to give the commencement address Saturday at Robertson's Regent University in Virginia, a golden opportunity to reach core GOP voters. Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts governor, speaks during the first Republican presidential primary debate of the 2008 election at the Ronald Reagan Library, Thursday, May 3, 2007, in Simi Valley, Calif. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Romney Works to Court Evangelical Vote May 5, 2007
The former Massachusetts governor is to give the commencement address Saturday at Robertson's Regent University in Virginia, a golden opportunity to reach core GOP voters. Yet the many people who seek spiritual guidance from Robertson's Christian Broadcasting Network and its Web site will find Romney's Mormon faith listed as a cult. (Fox News -- Politics)
Romney juggles religion and faith May 5, 2007
The former Massachusetts governor is to give the commencement address today at Robertson's Regent University in Virginia, an opportunity to reach core GOP voters. Yet the many people who seek spiritual guidance from Robertson's Christian Broadcasting Network and its Web site will find Romney's Mormon faith listed as a cult. (SunSpot.net)
Mission accomplished | Mike Luckovich May 2, 2007
Can we fire all of the West Point grads in the military and replace them with Regent University grads. Another thing, I know Ronald Reagan is the greatest president ever, so how did he hire this guy to be NSA director. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Romney address may skirt religion May 2, 2007
Mitt Romney Some political pundits have said the Saturday speech at Regent University in Virginia should be used by Romney to confront misconceptions about his beliefs just as John F. Kennedy did nearly a half-century ago as a Catholic candidate ... Kennedy waited until less than two months before the 1960 presidential election to counter claims that as a Catholic he'd be controlled by the pope, telling Southern Baptist leaders meeting in Houston that he'd govern "without regard to outside... (Deseret News)
MICHAEL SNEED Apr 27, 2007
Sneed hears GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, a Mormon, may try and dispel fears of a Mormon becoming president when he delivers the commencement address before the evangelical audience at Virginia's Regent University next month. Sunday, April 8, 2007. (The Drudge Report)
People power Apr 26, 2007
While Oh was studying postgraduate journalism at Regent University in the US, one of his professors asked the class to draft a plan for an imaginary media start-up. Oh's business model was based on his long-held idea that "every citizen is a journalist". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Some Conservatives Wary of Giuliani, Romney Apr 25, 2007
Giuliani was scheduled to speak last week at Regent University in Virginia Beach but canceled his appearance after the Virginia Tech tragedy. He will now speak there on June 26, and a number of students told Cybercast News Service they keenly await his visit. (Newsmax)
Conservatives Ponder Giuliani Apr 24, 2007
Charles Dunn, dean of the school of government at Regent University in Virginia Beach, drew parallels between Giuliani and Dwight Eisenhower in 1952. As Eisenhower benefited from his proven leadership during World War II, Giuliani is highly regarded for confronting terrorism today, he said. (CNSnews.com)
Bush: 'Nation grieves' victims Apr 17, 2007
Republican presidential candidate Rudolph Giuliani canceled a speech today at Regent University, founded by evangelical Christian leader Pat Robertson, in Virginia Beach. "On this day of national tragedy, when we lost some of our finest to a senseless act, we stand together as a country to mourn those who lost their lives," Giuliani said in a prepared statement. (Newsday -- Nation)
Rudy Giuliani to Speak at Pat Robertson's University Apr 17, 2007
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, a Republican candidate for president in 2008, will court conservative voters during a speech Tuesday at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va. Regent was founded by televangelist and former GOP presidential candidate Pat Robertson. (Newsmax)
Bumper sticker politics Apr 15, 2007
The day after Crump's letter appeared, the Globe ran a story about the Pat Robertson-founded Regent University School of Law, whose motto is "Christian leadership to change the world" ( Page A1, April 8) ... The story about Regent University School of Law was replete with the nauseating, Northeastern, condescending, haughty elitism for which the rest of the country loathes us. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Krugman: For Gods Sake Apr 14, 2007
Today, Regent University, founded by the televangelist Pat Robertson to provide Christian leadership to change the world, boasts that it has 150 graduates working in the Bush administration. Unfortunately for the image of the school, where Mr. Robertson is chancellor and president, the most famous of those graduates is Monica Goodling, a product of the universitys law school. (Zmag.org)
Immunity for a Key Gonzales Aide? Apr 13, 2007
Goodling, 33, a graduate of Pat Robertson's Regent University Law School, resigned from the Justice Dept April 7. Several days before, her Washington lawyer, John Dowd, invoked her Fifth Amendment privilege and informed Congress that she would not answer questions about the dismissal of the U.S. attorneys. (Time.com)
The Gutting Of The Justice Department Apr 10, 2007
It turns out that she is an alum of Regent University School of Law, a Christian institution founded by televangelist Pat Robertson which is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the 136th-best law school in the nation (other rankings are only slightly more kind). Savage reports that Regent became a feeder school for executive branch positions after the Bush administration in 2001 "picked the dean of Regent's government school, Kay Coles James, to be the director of the Office of Personnel... (CBS News)
Business, Not Mormon Church Ties, Funding Romney, Experts Say Apr 9, 2007
Jim Davids, an assistant dean at the law and government schools at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va. told Cybercast News Service that there is another important factor that works to Romney's advantage: character. (CNSnews.com)
A Top Aide to the Attorney General Resigns Apr 8, 2007
and received her law degree at Regent University in Virginia Beach, according to many Web site postings. Messiah describes itself as ;committed to an embracing evangelical spirit,; while Regent was founded by the Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Key aide to U.S. attorney general resigns Apr 8, 2007
She is a 1995 graduate of Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, and received her law degree at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, according to many Web site postings. Grantham describes itself as "committed to an embracing evangelical spirit," while Regent was founded by the Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson. (International Herald Tribune)
Gonzales Aide Resigns Amid Hearings Apr 7, 2007
Goodling, 33, is a graduate of Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Va. which was founded by the Rev. Pat Robertson. (CBS News)
Gonzales' top aide resigns Senior counselor refused to testify before Congress Apr 7, 2007
Education: BA, Messiah College, 1995, after majoring in communications; attended American University Washington College of Law, 1995-96; transferred to Regent University, receiving JD in 1999. Government service: Department of Justice, 2001-present: senior counsel and White House liaison; deputy director of the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys; special assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Virginia; principal deputy director of public affairs. (FOX59, IN)
Who's the Boss?: Apr 7, 2007
Goodling is only one of of Regent University currently serving in this administration, as Regent's , a huge number for a 29-year-old school. that "approximately one out of every six Regent alumni is employed in some form of government work." And that's precisely what its founder desired. (Slate)
invoke the Fifth Amendment Apr 6, 2007
You have to remember that Ms. Gooding got her legal reasoning training at Regent University. You know, "faith based education". (Harper's Magazine)
Editorial: What doesnt Goodling want to say to Congress? Apr 5, 2007
Democratic members of Congress would like to talk to Goodling, a 33-year-old who graduated from the Rev. Pat Robertson s law school at Regent University only in 1999. As soon as they expressed that intention, Goodling took a leave of absence from her post and her attorneys fired off a letter saying she would refuse to testify, citing her Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
DOJ Official Brings Storm by Taking the Fifth in Gonzales Flap Mar 31, 2007
But she quickly transferred to Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va. a school founded by Pat Robertson. (Law.com)
In White House, Loyalty Never Trickles Down: Margaret Carlson Mar 31, 2007
Goodling, who graduated from Messiah College in Pennsylvania and Pat Robertson's Regent University law school, must wonder how she has come to this sorry pass. More willing than able, her Christian conservative credentials and partisanship fueled a meteoric rise. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
That Crazy College Game of "More Diverse Than Thou" Mar 30, 2007
Regent University avoids discrimination on the grounds of "race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability." Volunteer State Community College adds "religion" and "status as a veteran with a disability or veteran of the Vietnam Era" to Regent's list. Western Illinois University adds sexual orientation, religion, marital status and unspecified veteran status. (Townhall.com)
Aide caught in prosecutor flap described as bright, compassionate Mar 29, 2007
She got her law degree from Regent University School of Law, which has its main campus in Virginia Beach, Va. She was a Justice Department spokeswoman under then-Attorney General John Ashcroft before being elevated to her current position under Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (NEPA News, PA)
Evangelicals feud as religious right founders move off public stage Mar 20, 2007
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney are scheduled to soon speak at Robertson's Regent University. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich just went on Dobson's radio program to confess and seek forgiveness for an extramarital affair as Gingrich pursued President Clinton's impeachment in the Monica Lewinsky scandal. (North County Times)
Technology Sniffs Out Student Plagiarism Mar 18, 2007
Davids, an assistant dean at Regent University, had just begun wading through 35 papers from his graduate-level Constitutional Law II class. One of his first steps these days is to run some of the papers through a software program designed to detect stolen writings and ideas. (CBS News)
Bingham Named HSU Volleyball Coach Mar 9, 2007
Bingham, who played collegiately at the University of Alaska at Anchorage, has a counseling degree from Regent University. She has served as a Counselor at the Abilene Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. (Hsuathletics.com)
An invitation to Romney riles some at Va. college Mar 3, 2007
Televangelist Pat Robertson founded Regent University ... -- Some Regent University students and alumni are upset that GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney will speak at commencement, saying his Mormon faith clashes with the evangelical Christianity of the school founded by Pat Robertson. (Boston Globe)
Navy Chaplain Dismissed From The Service Mar 3, 2007
In the meantime, he says that he's pursuing a doctorate in theology at Regent University in Virginia Beach and that he and his family have moved into student housing. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Evangelical college faces criticism over Romney invite Mar 3, 2007
Mandel Ngan, Getty ImagesPresidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks Friday in Washington, D.C. He will speak at Regent University's commencement in May ... She said she earned a master's degree in journalism from the school, Regent University, in 1992. (Deseret News)
Mitt Romney Facing Opposition at Regent University Mar 3, 2007
-- Some Regent University students and alumni are upset that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will speak at commencement in May. They say Romney's Mormon faith clashes with the evangelical Christianity of the school founded by Pat Robertson. (Newsmax)
Says he wants to return to Navy and worship according to conscience Mar 2, 2007
He said he was removed from Navy housing, so has moved into student housing at Regent University where he's halfway through a four-year program to get his Ph. D in theology, and is willing to accept speaking engagements while his battle moves forward. (WorldNetDaily)
Navy chaplain dismissed over uniformed protest Mar 2, 2007
He said he is pursuing a doctorate in theology at Regent University in Virginia Beach and that he and his family have moved into student housing. "This has ended my 16-year career as an officer," Klingenschmitt said. (CNN -- US)
Romney could do for Mormons what JFK did for Catholics Mar 2, 2007
(Charles W. Dunn is dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va. For more stories, visit scrippsnews. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
General Assembly taps new judge Feb 27, 2007
He is a Cum-Laude graduate of Lynchburg College, and earned his Juris Doctor in 1994, a Regent Merit (top 10-percent) honoree, from Regent University. He served as in-house counsel for Liberty University in 1996-97, and as legislative aide to State Senator Steve Newman (R-23) in 1997-98. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Veep asks universities to be ambitious in the 21st Century Feb 18, 2007
"A key and indispensable factor in this transformation, which necessarily involves diversification of disciplines, lies in the mastery of science and technology," he said, Vice President Mahama was speaking when he attended the second matriculation of Regent University College of Science and Technology and the commissioning of the Kings Campus of the University. He tasked the University authorities to combine practical education with rigorous academic study and research, so that the students... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Moderates Move To Right Feb 18, 2007
They want us to focus on these issues" - taxes, insurance premiums, consumer protection, environmental protection and others, rather than social issues such as abortion and gay rights. Other candidates who want to do well in Florida, he said, "might be well advised to pay attention. " "There are Republicans of all stripes," Crist said. "I think that's healthy. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Guiliani Scheduled To Speak At Regent Feb 16, 2007
Regent University officials say former New York City mayor and likely Republican presidential candidate Rudolph Giuliani will speak in April to business leaders at the school founded by religious broadcaster Pat Robertson ... He will be the featured speaker at Regent University's monthly Executive Leadership Series luncheon on April 17th. (WTKR.com, VA)
Romney to give commencement speech at Pat Robertson's university Feb 15, 2007
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will speak at the commencement at Regent University, the school founded by religious broadcaster Pat Robertson ... Robertson has not endorsed Romney, and Regent University does not endorse political candidates, Regent spokeswoman Sherri Stocks said. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Romney To Give Commencement Address At Regent Feb 15, 2007
Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney will speak at Regent University's commencement May 5th ... Regent University was founded in 1978. (WTKR.com, VA)
Reagan library to host GOP debate in May Feb 15, 2007
" Down in the polls, Swift ended up stepping aside after political missteps that included using aides to baby-sit and a high-profile clash over a proposed highway toll increase. Romney was the fourth in a series of Republican governors who led Massachusetts from 1991 through 2006. The first, former Gov. William F. Weld, has endorsed Romney. Cellucci has endorsed former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani. --- VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will speak at the... (Bakersfield Californian -- Politics)
Battle for conservative support Feb 14, 2007
Romney will also host a private reception for Christian radio and television hosts during the National Religious Broadcasters' annual meeting next week in Orlando, and he is expected to be the commencement speaker at the Rev. Pat Robertson's Regent University in May. Not to be outdone, McCain will be feted by Falwell at a reception at the religious broadcasters' convention, the latest sign of detente between onetime adversaries. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Appomattox assistant prosecutor in line for judgeship Feb 11, 2007
In 1994, he received his law degree from Regent University. He and his wife, Noel, have been married for 13 years and they have two children, Riley and Bentley. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)