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I think most of us here will agree that this election will come down to individuals crossing their party line.
With many Republicans not seeing much in McCain, willing to cross the line to Obama, (if for no other reason then to prove they arent racists) I'm left to ponder, if Democrats cross the party line and vote for McCain, does it prove they are racists?
Many were willing to vote for Clinton, and since Obama/Clinton share the same ideals, I'm left to wonder why else other then race would cause a Clinton supporter to vote for McCain other then race?
Obama and Hillary are close on most but not all issues. My problems with Obama are how callously he seems to treat foreign affairs. That he thinks all he has to do is talk to someone and it'll clear the air. Yeah, that's gonna work with the biggest terrorist freaks in the world. And his vote to allow partial birth abortion babies to die instead of receive care. I'm just not that liberal in my views. I believe in freedom of choice and don't even have a problem paying more in taxes IF the money is used to help the US get out of this mess, not be sent to China, Africa, etc. And without a moderate VP on the ticket, I just can't see voting for him. I honestly don't care what color his skin is regardless of what people here think. There are nuances to Obama that are quite different from Hillary and not everyone sees them as strengths for him.
I think most of us here will agree that this election will come down to individuals crossing their party line.
With many Republicans not seeing much in McCain, willing to cross the line to Obama, (if for no other reason then to prove they arent racists) I'm left to ponder, if Democrats cross the party line and vote for McCain, does it prove they are racists?
Many were willing to vote for Clinton, and since Obama/Clinton share the same ideals, I'm left to wonder why else other then race would cause a Clinton supporter to vote for McCain other then race?
Difference in opinion about the best course in Iraq would be one reason. Obama and McCain have different ideas about what the best course for America is in Iraq. Clinton and McCain weren't as far apart on that issue.
no republican would cross the line to vote for a socialist. if anything, republicans would go to the libertarian party. there are other parties out there.
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Originally Posted by pghquest
I think most of us here will agree that this election will come down to individuals crossing their party line.
With many Republicans not seeing much in McCain, willing to cross the line to Obama, (if for no other reason then to prove they arent racists) I'm left to ponder, if Democrats cross the party line and vote for McCain, does it prove they are racists?
Many were willing to vote for Clinton, and since Obama/Clinton share the same ideals, I'm left to wonder why else other then race would cause a Clinton supporter to vote for McCain other then race?
My problems with Obama are how callously he seems to treat foreign affairs. That he thinks all he has to do is talk to someone and it'll clear the air.
That's not a fair characterization - he'll start off with diplomacy but he's never ruled out military force.
Yes, indeed. Everyone who doesn't favor Obama is a racist. Do keep that line going. And after the Democratic Party skewed everything they could in Obama's favor, yep, label that party as racist, in particular. You will ensure utter contempt and disgust for the hapless Dems.
It won't show that the Democrats are racist - it will show, once again, that they are unable to nominate a candidate that indipendant Americans don't find to be too liberal and/or too inexperienced.
I think most of us here will agree that this election will come down to individuals crossing their party line.
With many Republicans not seeing much in McCain, willing to cross the line to Obama, (if for no other reason then to prove they arent racists) I'm left to ponder, if Democrats cross the party line and vote for McCain, does it prove they are racists?
A: No.
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Originally Posted by pghquest
Many were willing to vote for Clinton, and since Obama/Clinton share the same ideals, I'm left to wonder why else other then race would cause a Clinton supporter to vote for McCain other then race?
Q: Do you expect Clinton supporters who happen to be racist to brag about it? Some may not even admit it to themselves.
While it's pointless to generalize, Hillary did draw big in traditionally racist areas of the country, that might tell you something.
No. Why does it have to be a race issue? What if some democrats don't like Obama's policies and choose to vote third party or for McCain?
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