Presidential Election

There’s no question that the political shift that’s happening in the country will have a powerful impact on the religious and non-profit community.  While a significant number of Christians voted for Obama, the majority of the major churches and ministries in the country lean toward the conservative Right when it comes to politics.  If you happen to be a Democrat, then you’re probably thrilled with the new possibilities.  Certainly social services, the poor, and government programs will see some new approaches and ideas.  Although a number of my friends on the Left are pro-life, they voted for Obama based on the idea that his ... read more

In a mature democracy, people vote on principle, not personality.  But in a media-driven world, celebrity worship takes precedent over actual content.  So today, the challenge for presidential candidates is to reach the public through pithy sound bites, hip commercials, and media buzz.  Gone are the days when presidential debates went on most of the day, and people actually had an attention span that could take in a 2-4 hour speech.  Ultimately, it’s not about ... read more