Kristol’s third party choice says no

David French, heralded by Bill Kristol as a good third party candidate, has decided not to run, and took shots at both candidates in his refusal statement.

After days of prayer, reflection, and serious study of the possibilities, I am not going to run as an independent candidate for president of the United States.

I gave it serious thought — as a pretty darn obscure lawyer, writer, and veteran — only because we live in historic times. Never before have both parties failed so spectacularly, producing two dishonest, deceitful candidates who should be disqualified from running for town council, much less leader of the free world.

…given the timing, the best chance for success goes to a person who either is extraordinarily wealthy (or has immediate access to extraordinary wealth) or is a transformational political talent. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve my country, and I thank God for the successes I’ve had as a lawyer and a writer, but it is plain to me that I’m not the right person for this effort.

Read more at: http://www.nationalreview.com/article/436222/david-french-not-running-president

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.