The Campaign to Defend the Constitution (except that whole freedom of religion thing) -- a liberal "grassroots" group is taking out ads linking Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family, Ralph Reed and Traditioanl Values Coalition Chairman Rev. Lou Sheldon to convicted felon Jack Abramoff.

"We're trying to get the message out that things are going behind (the) scenes that people have a right to know about," said group spokeswoman Sarah Belanger.

The ads will focus on Dobson's opposition to a casino proposed by the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians in 2002. Abramoff fought the Jena proposal on behalf of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, which has a casino.

This just in: Christian leaders opposing legalized gambling! Shocker!

Seriously, what it the goal here? People on the anti-religious left will shake their fists and scream: "I told you so!" People on the religious right will conclude it's much ado about less than nothing. And the vast majority of Americans in the middle will turn the radio dial in search of the traffic report.

It's not like any of these individiuals hold public office now or are seeking election in 2006. What's the point?