Since this is an election year I thought you might enjoy a story about William Allen White. White was a famous Kansas newspaper editor and journalist. He was also an ardent Republican. As part of his job as a reporter, however, he once had to attend a state convention of the Democratic Party.

"I fail to see any clergyman here," said the presiding chairman, "so I shall call on Mr. William Allen White to open the convention with prayer."

White rose and replied, "You will have to excuse me. I am not up to public praying," Then he added slyly, "Furthermore, I prefer that the Lord doesn't know that I am here."

A staunch Republican at a Democratic convention. Now that's embarrassing.

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