"And I think that George Bush really is a very godly person"
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The intent is also strategic: sanctify an ally, unify a base. Robertson wasn’t merely describing Bush; he was signaling to evangelical voters how to read him. The phrasing "I think" pretends to humility, but it’s a softener that lets a strong claim slide in as personal discernment rather than partisan endorsement. "Really is" does extra work too, preempting skepticism, insisting on authenticity in a political culture where faith can look like stagecraft.
Context matters: Robertson’s influence peaked when the Religious Right was consolidating power, and Bush-era conservatism leaned heavily on the language of values, family, and providence. Declaring a president "godly" creates a moral halo that can outshine contested choices, from war to domestic priorities. The subtext is clear: loyalty to Bush is framed not as a political preference but as alignment with a righteous cause.
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Robertson, Pat. (2026, January 17). And I think that George Bush really is a very godly person. FixQuotes. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/and-i-think-that-george-bush-really-is-a-very-70808/
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Robertson, Pat. "And I think that George Bush really is a very godly person." FixQuotes. January 17, 2026. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/and-i-think-that-george-bush-really-is-a-very-70808/.
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"And I think that George Bush really is a very godly person." FixQuotes, 17 Jan. 2026, https://fixquotes.com/quotes/and-i-think-that-george-bush-really-is-a-very-70808/. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.




