McCain To Make Amends With Dobson

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Senator McCain said yesterday that he hopes to patch things up with conservative Christian leader James Dobson, who recently said he wouldn't support the Republican's presidential bid under any circumstances.

In a radio interview with KCBI, a Dallas Christian station, Mr. Dobson argued that Mr. McCain didn't support traditional marriage values and said he has prayed "we won't get stuck with him." Mr. Dobson is founder of Focus on the Family.

"I'm obviously disappointed and I'd like to continue and have a dialogue with Dr. Dobson and other members of the community," Mr. McCain said yesterday.