We have been down that road about the papal office long ago, over in the "misc religious discussion" forum..although I tend to agree with swampman on that one issue, I won't belabor the point..
I will say just this much; while I appreciate much of what James Dobson says and consider him a wise person..I think much the same of Fred Thompson, from what I know about him .
I wouldn't heed Fred Thompson if he said "ignore James Dobson".... and I would ignore James Dobson if he said " Don't vote for Fred Thompson"..neither one can dictate to me !
The Lord gave each of us a brain and a free will and I believe it is very presumptuous for any man (or woman) be they pope, preacher, politician or king to assume they can tell us WHAT TO THINK !
I am not sure what candidate will get my vote next November..but I can tell you what KIND of candidate will get my vote next November..
He/she will be very conservative, pro gun, pro life, pro individual freedom, pro traditional family & values, pro American (enough to want the USA to WIN every time), pro capitalism, pro (honest) business, pro free enterprise and pro common sense (as opposed to political correctness)..etc..
A few bonus points may go to a born-again Christian..