Journalist John Ed Pearce, however, contends that Beckham had already declined to become a candidate, citing his own ill health and that of his son, before the special session convened.
不过新闻工作者约翰·艾德·皮尔斯（John Ed Pearce）有不同看法，称贝克汉姆早在特别会议召开前就已因身体状况欠佳以及唯一的儿子去世而拒绝参选。