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(2,338 posts)From Alan.com
The God Squad! These GOP Candidates Say God Told Them To Run
Scott Walker
The Wisconsin governor describes his presidential bid as Gods plan, explaining that his political decisions are guided by God, not voters.
John Kasich
John Kasich waited for a message from God before becoming the 16th Republican to enter the presidential race this week. During an appearance on NBCs Meet The Press earlier this year, Gov. Kasich explained to host Chuck Todd that he was exploring what the Lord wants before to deciding to enter the race
Ben Carson
I believe God will make it clear to me if thats something Im supposed to do, Ben Carson told Fox News last August, adding that he would run if God grabbed him by the collar and asked him to run.
Rick Perry
Perry told CNN, Im getting more and more comfortable every day that this is what Ive been called to do. This is what America needs, before telling a radio host he decided to run after a message from God.
Rick Santorum
Rick Santorums family also had a divine understanding of what compelled his presidential ambitions.
We have prayed a lot about this decision, and we believe with all our hearts that this is what God wants.
Mike Huckabee
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee recently said For me, this is not just a political or financial decision, it is a spiritual decision. You know, the only thing worse than not being elected president would be to be elected president without Gods blessing. I cant think of a worse place in the world to be than in the Oval Office without Gods hand upon you.
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Then there was the great white Mormon hope, Mitt Romney. You know, prophesy and all.
You'd think after a while, they wouldn't fall for this particular prank anymore. Alas.....god just keeps getting away with a continual pull-my-finger joke with them. They fall for it every single time.