Saturday, May 3, 2008

A first for me

I got a call earlier this week from the local "Obama for President" office asking if they could come by and drop off campaign literature at the church to be distributed.

This is the 5th presidential campaign to occur during my years at this church. I've never been approached by any political campaign with such a request. I thought it was a rather bold move. But then Tuesday is our primary here in NC and he and Hillary are at war.

My response? "No, thanks. We don't accept political literature to distribute from any party or candidate."

Maybe since Mr. Obama has disowned his "former" pastor he's looking for a new one? How'd he hear about me?

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

I got a call from Hillary Clinton today. First time I've ever received a call from a potential candidate.

Yesterday an Obama supporter stopped by our home to give us flyers.

Hubby kindly told him we were voting for McCain. That may not be true, but we didn't want him at our house. :)

00 said...

He probably heard about you via the CFHusband blog ;-) Pretty much EVERYONE on the planet reads the blog....you're a sorta mini-celebrity now, being Gwyneth's grandpa :-)

Anonymous said...

Good for you. I personally don't think religion and politics should mix. But what do I know? ;)

Andy Lawrenson said...

That's funny because I think he is considering me as Vice President.

Karen said...

I think you would make a great pastor for Obama. Imagine if he got saved- wow! Pray big Prayers- we have a big God. : )

NCBeachMom said...

I will be glad when this primary is over...

Lee said...

@ truepraise~ I'll be glad when the whole shootin' match is over and McCain is President! :)

Anonymous said...

@karen "imagine if he got saved?" Isn't that rather harsh for someone who does not know him personally? Or do you just believe everything you read or hear online? You think McCain is saved and sanctified? A war monger? Wow. I pray you will learn to not be so judgemental and be more Christ-like.

Annette said...

I am a church secretary and we are constantly getting faxes from the Obama Campaign and one day I arrive at work to see a lady posting something at the front door. Upon further inspection i discovered it was a letter from the Obama campaign (Obama for Person County) group... interesting. I dont remember seeing that with other presidential campaigns either. (interesting)

Anonymous said...

I was just thinking.....imagine if a sitting president suddenly got saved, and started proclaiming the Good News! Now, THAT would be something........