Support WBUROpinionWeekly Standard: The Politics Of PolarizationJeffrey BellMay 24, 2012 ShareFormer Louisiana Gov. Charles Elson 'Buddy' Roemer, III speaks at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Event, Monday March 7, 2011 in Waukee, Iowa. Roemer had been willing to run for president as the candidate with Americans Elect. (Getty Images)