Faith and the Presidential Campaign (Townhall.com) February 1, 2008
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The Republican field of presidential candidates and the discussion of religion remind us of the variety of ways Christians might approach political leadership.
* Mitt Romney, for example, is deeply religious, but his faith informs his character, values and approach to leadership more than it does his views on particular issues.
* Rudy Giuliani does not appear to be a regular church-goer and his social views are at odds with conservative Christians, yet, like Ronald Reagan perhaps, his personal strength and convictions are attractive to many Christians.
* Mike Huckabee, himself a minister, says his religion defines him, both in terms of character and issues. But Americans don’t like their leaders to be too religious and some may see him that way.
There is no one “Christian” candidate for president, but let’s hope all people of faith use their faith and their values when they enter the primary voting booths early in the new year.
Three Senators for President (Townhall.com) February 18, 2008
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Not since 1960–and only twice in our history–have we elected a
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sitting U.S. senator to serve as president. But a race that started with a wide variety of candidates is now, for the most part, down to three Senators: McCain, Clinton and Obama.
Voters have generally preferred more executive experience in their presidents, but with no incumbent president or vice president running for the first time in 80 years, and no governor of a major state in the race, a U.S. Senator will be our next president.
Hillary Clinton says experience counts, but what exactly is her experience? Eight years in the U.S. Senate (compared to 4 for Obama and 22 for McCain) and 8 years as the First Lady. I asked my wife, who was close by when I served as a university president for 15 years, whether she felt prepared now to run a college. She correctly said, “no.”
If experience counts, look for John McCain to be our next president.
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