Tim Tebow: The GOP's hottest endorsement?

[JonLP24]

The Denver Broncos' QB says he's been approached by several candidates — but he's not ready to risk his reputation by jumping on anyone's bandwagon just yet

Every election year, candidates fight to see who can rack up the most impressive slate of endorsements from their fellow politicians. This year, Republican candidates appear to be competing for the backing of an influential conservative who has nothing to do with politics: Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. Why would somebody running for president need the support of a football player? Here, a brief guide:

Why is Tebow such a big deal?
He's the most talked-about player in the NFL. His unorthodox throwing motion is as reviled as his running skills are acclaimed, and in the middle of the season, the vocal evangelical Christian reeled off a shocking 7-1 winning streak, propelling the otherwise-underwhelming Broncos into the playoffs. Then, on Sunday, in the NFL's opening round of the playoffs, Tebow threw an 80-yard game-winning touchdown pass against the heavily favored Pittsburgh Steelers. The spotlight will surely remain on Tebow as the Broncos head into their next playoff game against the New England Patriots on Saturday.

and Republicans want his endorsement?
According to Tebow, they do. He recently told the Associated Press that more than one of the contenders has asked for his support. But the candidates appear to be out of luck — Tebow's staying on the sidelines. "I think you have to have so much trust in who you support," said Tebow, a pitchman for Nike, Jocky and FRS energy drink, "from product endorsements to endorsing a candidate because if that person or company does something (bad), it reflects on you."

http://news.yahoo.com/tim-tebow-gops-hottest-endorsement-120400937.html

[Motown_Johnny]

1. wait until he has another 6/24, 60 yds, 0 td, 2 int game

they won't want him anymore.

[KharmaTrain]

2. Political Endorsements = Bad Business...

So what does Touchdown Jesus get in return for this endorsement? I ride in Air Force One IF the candidate does win? On the other hand, he's got a nice payday coming in from corporate endorsements and they tend to vanish when one gets too controversial. Tebow's smart enough to know there's no "upside" to going political...

[HuckleB]

8. +1

[Initech]

20. I'd honestly have more respect for Tebow if he didn't endorse anybody.

[rurallib]

3. his greatest asset is being self-contained about his beliefs

doesn't make an outward display of his religiosity.

(sarcasm for the humor impaired)

[Worried senior]

5. Every time I see him

I cringe. I hate all outward, insincere pretenses of fait.

[RZM]

14. I get the impression his faith is genuine

Don't know the guy, but I think he really is a person of strong faith. That's just my opinion based on what I've scene and what I know about him. While such public displays wouldn't be my style, I recognize that not everybody has my style.

Just because you don't like his public displays of faith doesn't meant that his faith isn't real. It just means you don't like his displays.

[get the red out]

6. LOL, +1000

I got sick of him when he was at Florida.

[hang a left]

15. I was totally with you, could not stand the guy...

So glad he was named third string. But...as I watched this kid get decimated by newscasters and even the Bronco,s front office, and saw him hang on and not say a bad word about anyone, my opinion of him changed. I abhor all things religious, especially anything to with christianity, however he stayed true to his beliefs. he is a bigger man than most to have tolerated the criticism he endured.

[uponit7771]

7. Agreed, there's a MULTITUDE of verses that explain to keep the pray life with God private unless

...you're in a group or something. Even if it isn't pretentious it LOOKS pretentious

[russspeakeasy]

10. fall to your knees and flail yourself...RIGHT NOW !

[kentuck]

16. The Pittsburgh Mayor lost a bet and had to post a photo with a Bronco jersey..

.

[otohara]

4. More Division - Oh Goody

don't do it oh chosen one, unless you would do what Jesus would do.

[Cosmocat]

9. He is the sports version of the war on christmas

I don't get into what kind of "person" athletes are - for all we know, they are great people or not off the field, and I just don't care much short of someone being a Sandusky.

He is definitely a tough ball player, but he is a poor QB overall, who benefited from a stars aligning type run for his TEAM when he took over.

But, the kid clearly likes the spotlight, and is a willing tool for the right wing to spread their culture war BS into football.

You say he sucks as a QB, and you hate christians.

It is the right wing's gig, and with everyone else, he is one big victim to them.

[MineralMan]

12. I'd lock this, but you squeezed in a political reference.

GD should be a Tebow-free zone. Yeah, that's the ticket!

[kentuck]

13. Well, he did throw for 316 yards, an average of 31.6 yards per pass.

[11 Bravo]

17. LOL ... Nice catch! I missed the 316 connection.

[pdx_prog]

18. I wouldn't worry

I don't think he will make it past this weekend.

[Cannikin]

19. ...

[Union Scribe]

21. C'mon, T2, go for Obama

make some heads assplode.