LZ Granderson : The Republican had just lost his bid to be governor , a job he said he left Congress to pursue because of `` God 's plan . '' Four GOP candidates said they felt called to run . Candidates have grown concerned about using their religious faith to fuel their campaigns , he says . He asks why people do n't push back and question claims of divine intervention . Others : Democrats as well as Republicans wrongly inject religion into politics .
LZ Granderson : Four GOP candidates said they felt called to run . Candidates have grown concerned about using their religious faith to fuel their campaigns , he says . He asks why people do n't push back and question claims of divine intervention . Others : Democrats as well as Republicans wrongly inject religion into politics .