Must be frustrating for supporters of The Consistent Ethic to find a candidate who is opposed to both abortion and the death penalty, but who doesn't do what it takes to win The Presidency or any other office.
Joe Schriner has done a lot of good work for the last few national election cycles, but minimizes his chances of getting anywhere by minimizing his image and resume. His theme is "Elect an 'Average Joe' ...Imagine That," as if average folks were never before elected President. That's just silly; Reagan, Nixon, Clinton, and others from the recently past century started out as average joes and were elected President.
So, if you are a Consistent Ethic supporter, what would you suggest to Joe Schriner?
I'd say "run for an office you can win and prepare yourself for next time. Also, start a national organization (other than a Presidential campaign committee) that addresses some big national issue or issues and prove you can inspire folks to work together toward a worthy goal. And lose the 'Average Joe' routine - Americans only want an average joe who has proven he or she can thrive in an environment and against challenges that are way way above average."
I also say "Good luck. We need concerned folks like you to be heard; but we need you to be serious first."
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