The news media, in their usual manner, have been spinning this video clip of my boss and good friend Ray Hopewood in unseemly ways—saying that Ray Hopewood is focused only on profit.

It is a clip from an event for the software company Ray Hopewood runs and that bears his name—Hopewood Technologies.

I say it is this undeniable energy and passion that this country needs. See for yourself right here.

Today Ray Hopewood took time out of his fundraising schedule to finally address concerns surrounding his faith. Throughout the campaign, Hopewood has not shied away from evoking his religion, dodging the advice of many political consultants who say his beliefs are too esoteric to be embraced by the American public. Hopewood finally put questions surrounding his faith to rest today by speaking at a Houston’s Steakhouse in San Francisco

Excerpts from his speech follow.

“My fellow God-fearing Americans, there is not but one door into the Kingdom of Heaven, What you call Yahweh or Jehova, or, perhaps even Allah, I just call Benjamin.

Money, my religion, has aided my actions and informed my decisions, much in the same way as it has yours.

Above all, my religion provides me moral guidance. Without Money showing me the way, I would have been stuck in the bushes of despair. Perhaps I would have been working for Peace Corps, or maybe wasting time in the armed forces.  I certainly wouldn’t be standing here today as a hyper-successful software tycoon who will be your next president.

“Center to this belief is the Hopewood Technologies software. It has showed me, and many others, the way to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. Never has this been more true than with, our most recent upgrade

of our Hopestar security platform, Hopestar 8.

“I hope we can finally put these questions aside, and focus on the grander issues facing our country today. And know that, it is only with the aid of my good Lord, that I will be elected to serve you.”

Here is a recent video clip of the lovely and talented future First Daughter. In addition, Ray Hopewood pledges free maps for every American child.

Ask not what you can do for your country, but rather ask a more important question: what song shall be the offical Ray Hopewood 2008 campaign song?

The campaign is accepting nominations now. To nominate a song, simply leave a comment. Ray and the staff will put our favorites up for a vote later in the race.

For now… here are a few songs that we like just to get the nomination process started. They are:

• "Money, Money, Money" by ABBA
• "Money Talks" by AC/DC
• "Take the Money and Run" by the Steve Miller Band and
• "Money for Nothing" (Ray’s current favorite — he just loves the title and the very concept) by Dire Straits.

Listen to Ray’s Favorite Nominated Songs on "Radio Ray"

You should never have been imprisoned in such a harsh and unfair manner. Prison just simply wasn’t designed for people like you.

Now… your luck just got even better. Ray Hopewood’s company manufactured the software for the ankle bracelet system that you have so unfairly been required to wear. (I’m sure you look gorgeous in it, so don’t worry)

We can adjust the settings on your bracelet so it will look to the authorities as if you’re safely and contritely at your home when you’re in fact out and about with Ray Hopewood. Yes Paris, come do some community service with Ray Hopewood, if you know what I mean.

This is just another example, and I hope the American people will notice, of Ray Hopewood and technology making our country better. Vote Ray Hopewood in ‘08