[ImpBill]

I'll try to be succinct. I doubt there is anyone out there who isn't more a fan of Dr. Alan Keyes than I. There are certainly plenty that admire and respect the man and his views as much, but not many who do so more than I.

That being said, I for one don't want to see one of the few conservative/traditionally valued icons back in the political arena. He is much more effective as a citizen spokesman for the ideology than he is a candidate. In fact, IMHO, he is a terrible candidate for political office.

His message is so much more powerful in his role as "citizen", so let's not hasten to even remotely suggest a "Bush/Keyes 2004" candidacy. Besides, the ego of my hero would never fit into second seat.

[humbletheFiend]

In fact, IMHO, he is a terrible candidate for political office.

I'd be willing to say that there is room for improvent in that area. For now, Alan's real function is to serve as the President's "moral headlights" so that the President can better see the right path. When the President then chooses the right path, he can count on having Dr. Keyes in his corner.

The real Alan Keyes is back again.