Beltway Happenings  
Sept. 12, 2008--Little more than a week after the Republican National Convention, hundreds of social conservative activists gathered for the Values Voter Summit 2008.  This event, sponsored by FRCAction ("the legislative action arm of Family Research Council"), has taken the place of the Christian Coalition "Road to Victory" conferences.  Speakers were effusive in their praise of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Sen. John McCain's pick for running mate.  Below, Phyllis Schlafly, founder and president of the Eagle Forum, Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family Action, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.  

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