Brad Hughes for Congress!

Other than his normal duties as editor-at-large of P&P, Brad Hughes is running this year for the 2nd Congressional District Seat in the United States House of Representatives for the state of Georgia. Brad is completing his final semester at seminary and has already hit the campaign trail. I have been acquainted with Brad for about a year now (he's kind of hard not to know) but did not really get to know him well until this past October. Since then, God has allowed us to enjoy an especially kindred friendship that has brought about a genuine and palpable joy to my life. Now, Brad is undergoing a real challenge of David & Goliah proportions. You see, in his district a Republican has never won, and the incumbent (Sanford Bishop) has been holding the seat for 14 years. Not realizing that the district has been redrawn, some nay-sayers have already written Brad off. But people who have sung the dirge have often realized that they were singing lyrics more indicative of themselves than the person they were singing about. Simply, I believe in Brad, period. I believe in what he is about, what he is wanting to do, and the reason why he wants to do it. If you or someone you know is interested in the Brad's campaign, let me encourage you to visit his website. Moreover, because of the new campaign finance regulations, contributions are even more difficult to amass. I encourage you to seriously consider financially supporting his campaign for Congress. No amount is too small. If the money is there, Brad has no doubt that he can win this election. If you cannot give, I ask you to pray for Brad as this will undoubtedly be a life-changing experience for him. For those of you who know Brad, you know that he is a straight-shooting, stand-up guy who isn't afraid of telling you what he thinks and believes. He is seeking change for his district in Georgia and for the Congress, beginning with character. Authenticity will go a long way in bringing credibilty to those who are representing us in D.C., and I think Brad personifies that genuiness. Regardless of the outcome, I am just glad to assist a brother who is sticking his neck out while most of us his age have ours between a pillow and bag of potato chips. Go for it Brad! Take that sling and work it out!