Many activists wanted Keyes to play some role in the Constitution Party but had misgivings about making him the nominee. He managed to alienate members of this group by offending them in conference calls and refusing to consider the vice presidential slot, which ended up going to Darrell Castle. "It would have been best for Alan to take a cue from the Bible," said Georgia state chairman Ricardo Davis. "When you come into the room, don't go for the nice chair in the front given to those who are honored lest you be told to get up and get to the back pew. It is better to come in the room and take the back pew and have someone say 'Alan, come and take the seat of honor.'"