The old denominations have gone theologically and politically liberal. The candidate in question would do well to issue a position statement for clarification.
The Methodists for all their obfuscation still had the power to force the Duke administration to call off their dogs on the LaCrosse team at any time.
They can still veto any candidate for the Duke board of trustees. Which means that while they have given up control of the University in theory...they still retain control when push comes to shove.
Tells you a lot about where the church is now.