I just received word that my friend John Lofton, the “recovering Republican,” has died. In case you did know of him, here is something about him from his website:

John Lofton, Bible believing Christian, for decades covered national politics, cultural/religious issues,as a journalist, nationally-syndicated columnist, TV-radio commentator/analyst and political advisor. —Editor, “Monday” the weekly, national publication of the Republican National Committee, 1970-73, —Nationally-syndicated columnist for “United Features” Syndicate in more than 100 papers nationwide,1973-80.— Editor,”Battleline,” monthly newsletter of the American Conservative Union, 1977-80.—Editor, “Conservative Digest” magazine, 1980-82.–Columnist, “The Washington Times” newspaper, 1982-89.— Program-host/commentator, “American Voice”, a national cable TV network in all 50 states, 1998-99.—A commentator on the “Mutual Radio Network,”— An advisor to the Presidential campaign of Pat Buchanan;— Author of a monthly column on the Federal bureaucracy for Howard Phillips “Conservative Caucus.” — Has written articles for the NRA magazine “America’s First Freedom”; Gun Owners Of America.— Communications Director for Constitution Party Presidential candidate Michael Anthony Peroutka in 2004.—Editor, Archive. TheAmericanView.com web site. In recent years he has been the Communications Director for the Institute on the Constitution, and the God and Government Project. John Lofton has given numerous speeches before various groups , Liberal and Conservative, including Liberty University /Bob Jones University . He has appeared on numerous TV/radio shows (including the Comedy Channel’s “Daily Show”/Politically Incorrect”). AND he never went to college which is why he is so smart!

Here is a great Lofton quote: “Being a Republican is not a disease; it is a choice – a very bad choice, but a choice nonetheless.”

R.I.P. John.

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