Stan Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Meet Ben Carson: First Republican to Throw His Hat in 2016 Ring Nov 6, 2014, 1:01 PM ET By SHUSHANNAH WALSHE SHUSHANNAH WALSHE More From Shushannah » Yes, the 2016 race for the White House has already gotten started -- and it looks like Dr. Ben Carson is first in the ring. Carson, a famous pediatric neurosurgeon and conservative political star, will air a nearly 40 minute-long ad introducing himself to the American people this weekend, an aide to Carson confirms to ABC News. The documentary titled “A Breath of Fresh Air: A New Prescription for America” will air in 22 states and Washington, DC. The paid video will detail some of his biography and family life, including his rise from being born to a single mother with a poor childhood in Detroit to director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins for almost 40 years, known for his work separating conjoined twins, to potential 2016 presidential candidate. How 6 Potential 2016 GOP Presidential Candidates Fared on the Campaign Trail Carson first became a conservative star when last year he created a buzz at the National Prayer Breakfast when in front of an audience that included President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden spoke out about political correctness, health care and taxes. He also called for a private health care savings plan and a flat tax in a speech that went viral and led to an editorial in the Wall Street Journal titled Ben Carson for President. He is known as a fierce opponent of the president’s health care law known as Obamacare. In an ABC News/Washington Post poll from last month of the potential 2016 presidential candidates showed Carson in seventh place garnering seven percent of the vote after other notables including Jeb Bush, Mike Huckabee, Chris Christie, and Marco Rubio. Carson has a grassroots effort to draft him for a 2016 presidential run that has raised millions for the effort. In an interview last month with Jorge Ramos on our sister network, Fusion he said he’s considering a White House run. “No, I don’t want to be president. Why would any sane person want to do that?” Carson said, acknowledging he has noticed the support. “I think I have to consider that, with so many clamoring for me to do it.” The Washington Times first reported the news of Carson’s video. A production company run by Armstrong Williams, a conservative commentator, is paying for the airtime. They also filmed the documentary. Williams is Carson’s business manager. LifeHiscost 1 Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted November 7, 2014 Members Posted November 7, 2014 Interesting... I just read about this on ABC News! Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted November 7, 2014 Moderators Posted November 7, 2014 Do you have any information as to when and where the video will be shown? Quote Gregory
Woody Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 Ben will make an excellent candidate for America. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted November 9, 2014 Members Posted November 9, 2014 ABC News has made a correction: CORRECTION: Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Ben Carson made an opening bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Carson has not made a formal announcement for president, but has said he is “starting to think about it.” ABC News regrets the error. Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
Members phkrause Posted November 9, 2014 Members Posted November 9, 2014 Carson has not made a formal announcement for president, but has said he is “starting to think about it.” That's an interesting statement, since from my knowledge and reading the past year or so, he's been about it for a while now. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted November 9, 2014 Members Posted November 9, 2014 RUDYWOOFS okay then the 2016 election HAS NOT STARTED YET dgrimm60 Just because no one "officially" has thrown there hat in, doesn't mean the 2016 election run hasn't begun!! Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
mommywiththree Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 I have heard pros and cons about Dr. Carson running. There is a segment of Adventists that believe the Spirit of Prophesy is against Adventists running for public office and getting involved in politics. Others are very pro Carson running. I truly believe that Dr. Carson is being called to run, as he has said, publicly. Whether he wins or not it will be a benefit to our denomination. He is an excellent ambassador! As a matter of fact, I've even entertained the idea that his running may quite possibly be a precursor to the 'Loud Cry" to help perk up peoples ears to hear it. There is one thing for sure. God is in control! His will, will be done. Quote
Moderators lazarus Posted November 11, 2014 Moderators Posted November 11, 2014 I suspect Dr. Carson may raise a few traditional Adventist eyebrows before he's done. Quote Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. Einstein
bonnie Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 I suspect Dr. Carson may raise a few traditional Adventist eyebrows before he's done. Those that would vote for Dr Carson based on his traditional beliefs or lack of them are as short sighted as the minorities that voted for Obama because he is black. Quote Everything you do is based on the choices you make. It's not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, an argument, or your age that is to blame. You and only you are responsible for every decision and choice you make, period ... ... Wish more people would realize this. Quotes by Susan Gottesman
Moderators lazarus Posted November 11, 2014 Moderators Posted November 11, 2014 Those that would vote for Dr Carson based on his traditional beliefs or lack of them are as short sighted as the minorities that voted for Obama because he is black. And of course the white folks who who voted for Romney because he is white and not black. Quote Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. Einstein
bonnie Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 And of course the white folks who who voted for Romney because he is white and not black. Of course.Anyone that votes for someone based on skin color shouldn't be voting. I can think of black conservatives that would have gotten my vote over Romney. Romney would never have been my first choice,but the comparison between the two men is why I voted and voted for Romney Quote Everything you do is based on the choices you make. It's not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, an argument, or your age that is to blame. You and only you are responsible for every decision and choice you make, period ... ... Wish more people would realize this. Quotes by Susan Gottesman
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