Saturday, February 15, 2020

A Progressive Republican Runs for Congress


Dissatisfied with the election of President Trump, pastor Robb Ryverse and his wife Vanessa wanted to do something to express their beliefs and change the country. They decided that one way to make a difference was to run for Congress. He ran against Steve Womack, a powerful incumbent, and lost the election, but in the process learned a great deal about politics and the relationship of politics to religion.

I can’t say that I agree with Robb’s politics or many of his religious beliefs, but his motivation was good. If people want their views known and taken seriously, more people will have to run for office. It’s tough, as Robb points, out, but worth the effort. This is a personal story and there are moving parts.

I suspect that many people will disagree with both his politics and his religious beliefs, but as a story, it’s worth reading.

I received this book from Net Galley for this review.


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