Niebuhr and the 2008 campaign

I ran across a very interesting article on the influence of Reinhold Niebuhr upon US politics and politicians. Though it is several months old (Sept 2007), it directly discusses Niebuhr's influence upon the 3 presumptive frontrunners (McCain, Clinton, Obama; especially Obama).

This article is well worth looking into to get a sense of how this highly influential Protestant theologian conceived of the responsibility of engaging in the politics of the world--the very fallen world--in a way that deeply shapes all three frontrunners and their approach to social responsibility and public service.

(Remember that Yoder objects to Niebuhr's approach, but this might give you a little bit of the practical implications of Niebuhr.)