A Colorado Springs-based psychologist, whose "Focus on the Family" radio show is the hub of a Christian business and political empire. He was promoting "family values" long before the term was begat.
He's the calm, soft-spoken, warm'n'fuzzy analogue to Dr. Laura Schlessinger, but at least she doesn't try to influence elections, launch anti-gay legislation and referenda, or lobby like a pitbull. Dobson's a vicious thug disguised as wise old Grandpa, dispensing hate-spiked counsel.