http://methodistcorner.net/2008/05/13/another-candidate-enters-the-race/ where God's previous working meets our present response Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:42:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 http://methodistcorner.net/2008/05/13/another-candidate-enters-the-race/#comment-1237 Laura Wed, 14 May 2008 16:15:46 +0000 http://methodistcorner.net/?p=143#comment-1237 I guess, that would depend on an individuals view of success. I don't believe, that at this time in history, that a third-party candidate could actually win the office. BUT, I believe, that it could qualify as a success if it opens the door for a winning run for a future candidate ...or if the possible motives are to be a "spoiler" ...they can definitely be successful in that area. I believe, that most people from our parents' generation never thought they'd see a black man or woman have a viable run for the presidency. I can remember being told several times from my parents, teachers & adults, that I would never see a black man or woman as president in my lifetime. Well, it may very well be possible this election & though I am no spring chicken...I am not even to mid-life yet. I am a Republican, because I agree with most of what that party represents ...not all. BUT, if another party were to start that came closer & I agreed with more of their views & felt their candidate would be a great leader. I feel, that I could vote independent. I think, that I'm a pretty average person, and that if I could possibly vote independent ...if that perfect candidate came around ....so, could many others. I am proud to live in a country, where a black man & woman have a real chance at becoming the President. Though, the woman's chance for this election is becoming less & less ...to nearly impossible. Some people would not vote for a minority, but then you have some that will vote for Barrack, simply for his ethnic race & some that will vote for Hilary simply for her gender. I will not vote for either, because they do not represent my goals & values. It has nothing to do with the color of their skin or their gender. Either way ...win or lose, they have blown the doors wide open. In my opinion, I believe that a third-party candidate could do that in the future, but not this election. I was blessed to be born in the best country in the world, even with all its faults & flaws (of course, faults & flaws equal worldly), where at least, the chance of opportunity is there. By faith, anything is possible & I know, that the grace of God is much bigger than my earthly mind can fathom ...so I try to never say never. So, yes, a third-party candidate could make a successful run for the presidency ...not this election, but maybe, sooner rather than later. I guess, that would depend on an individuals view of success. I don’t believe, that at this time in history, that a third-party candidate could actually win the office. BUT, I believe, that it could qualify as a success if it opens the door for a winning run for a future candidate …or if the possible motives are to be a “spoiler” …they can definitely be successful in that area. I believe, that most people from our parents’ generation never thought they’d see a black man or woman have a viable run for the presidency. I can remember being told several times from my parents, teachers & adults, that I would never see a black man or woman as president in my lifetime. Well, it may very well be possible this election & though I am no spring chicken…I am not even to mid-life yet. I am a Republican, because I agree with most of what that party represents …not all. BUT, if another party were to start that came closer & I agreed with more of their views & felt their candidate would be a great leader. I feel, that I could vote independent. I think, that I’m a pretty average person, and that if I could possibly vote independent …if that perfect candidate came around ….so, could many others. I am proud to live in a country, where a black man & woman have a real chance at becoming the President. Though, the woman’s chance for this election is becoming less & less …to nearly impossible. Some people would not vote for a minority, but then you have some that will vote for Barrack, simply for his ethnic race & some that will vote for Hilary simply for her gender. I will not vote for either, because they do not represent my goals & values. It has nothing to do with the color of their skin or their gender. Either way …win or lose, they have blown the doors wide open. In my opinion, I believe that a third-party candidate could do that in the future, but not this election. I was blessed to be born in the best country in the world, even with all its faults & flaws (of course, faults & flaws equal worldly), where at least, the chance of opportunity is there. By faith, anything is possible & I know, that the grace of God is much bigger than my earthly mind can fathom …so I try to never say never. So, yes, a third-party candidate could make a successful run for the presidency …not this election, but maybe, sooner rather than later.

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