James Dobson endorsed Mike Huckabee yesterday.

Wow, thank goodness for that. Now that we know Dobson has endorsed the sure non-candidate, can we maybe say his influence has waned to the point of irrelevancy?

OK, it's probably good to not go quite that far yet--never underestimate your enemy and all that. But I, for one, am very happy that Dobson waited to endorse a sure loser of a candidate until is was far too late to matter.

Here's the full text of Dobson's statement:

"I am endorsing Gov. Mike Huckabee for President of the United States today. My decision comes in the wake of my statement on Super Tuesday that I could not vote for Sen. John McCain, even if he goes on to win the Republican nomination. His record on the institution of the family and other conservative issues makes his candidacy a matter of conscience and concern for me.

"That left two pro-family candidates whom I could support, but I was reluctant to choose between them. However, the decision by Gov. Mitt Romney to put his campaign "on hold" changes the political landscape. The remaining candidate for whom I could vote is Gov. Huckabee. His unwavering positions on the social issues, notably the institution of marriage, the importance of faith and the sanctity of human life, resonate deeply with me and with many others. That is why I will support Gov. Huckabee through the remaining primaries, and will vote for him in the general election if he should get the nomination. Obviously, the governor faces an uphill struggle, given the delegates already committed to Sen. McCain. Nevertheless, I believe he is our best remaining choice for President of the United States."