[Sunsong]

Dr. Keyes can make a contribution, but it is not through running for office

Keyes is a preacher not a politican. And some of his supporters are wannabe preachers. They have little understanding of politics.

[MadIvan]

My introduction to Dr. Keyes was during Impeachment when he did his show, "America's Wake Up Call". He was spot on then - hitting Clinton with a precision that few others could muster. I have mostly positive views of him because of that masterful performance.

However, this ability should not be confused with electoral viability - the two are different. The two are separate.

Regards, Ivan

[Steel Wolf]

Keyes is a preacher not a politican. And some of his supporters are wannabe preachers. They have little understanding of politics.

Exactly right. There's a place for preaching, and a place for politics. Confusing the two will bring us the same kind of electoral success that Alan Keyes realized.

It's great to have preachers out there, working the ground, trying to change public opinion, and subtly moving public perceptions. It's electoral suicide to put them before the voters if the voters aren't yet on board with the sermon.