Here’s our list of (real and imagined) possibilities. Some are obvious, some less so. For our betting dollars, we’re banking on someone like Giglio with a unique profile but not necessarily a headliner.
Sojourners founder Jim Wallis
Pro: The Sojourners founder is a strong progressive who’s in line with the White House and has good relations with the administration. Plus, he’s everywhere.
Con: See above: he’s everywhere. Perhaps a bit too well known; he doesn’t need a presidential invite to raise his profile or satisfy his ego.
Links:
[1] http://sojo.net/biography/kevin-eckstrom
[2] http://sojo.net/press-source/religion-news-service
[3] http://www.religionnews.com/2013/01/11/who-couldshould-step-in-to-pray-at-obamas-inauguration/