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Even though the Moral Majority is gone and the Christian Coalition is floundering, the Revs. Jerry Falwell, 73, and Pat Robertson, 76, who formed the groups, still have clout.

Falwell's Liberty University is thriving, educating thousands of conservative Christians. Robertson still has his TV ministry. And the American Center for Law & Justice, which Robertson founded to advocate for religious freedom, is popular in conservative circles.

Arizona Sen. John McCain gave last year's commencement address at Liberty University. Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney are scheduled to soon speak at Robertson's Regent University.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich just went on Dobson's radio program to confess and seek forgiveness for an extramarital affair as Gingrich pursued President Clinton's impeachment in the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Gingrich is considering a presidential run and will be Liberty's commencement speaker in May.

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