While nearly all coverage of the 2008 Presidential election has focused on the Democratic and Republican candidates, the race for the White House also includes independents and third-party candidates. These prospects represent a variety of views that may not be acknowledged by the major party platforms.
Wikinews has reached out to these candidates throughout the campaign. We now interview the Prohibition Party Presidential nominee Gene Amondson, a preacher, artist and prohibition activist.
Why do you want to be President?
Have you ever run for political office before? (President, senate, congress, city councilor, school trustee... etc.) Have you ever been a member of a political party, other than the one you're currently in?
What skills or ideas do you bring from this position, or previous positions, that will benefit the Oval Office?
Campaigning for the American presidency is one of the most expensive exercises in the world. How do you deal with the cost and fundraising?
What are you/were you looking for in a running mate?
—Gene AmondsonCan you win the 2008 Presidential election?
If you can't make it into the Oval Office, whom would you prefer seeing taking the presidency?
What should the American people keep in mind, when heading to the polls this November?
Anything else you want to add?

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Wikinews interviews Gene Amondson, Prohibition Party presidential nominee