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Why did he have to change parties in order to keep his seat? Because the Republican Party turned on him and was trying to knock him out of his seat? Small wonder, then, that he decided he was better off with the Democrats.
I have the same story. Former republican who got sick of the focus on abortion-abortion-abortion. If the GOP would return to being the party I once knew, I would seriously consider returning to it. But I have a feeling the party's going to die, like parties have in the past. I might be convinced to join whatever party rises from the ashes, depending on if they focus on economic issues or social issues. This could be a real opportunity for the libertarians, IMO.
I wouldn't mind seeing a third party, but I think the Libertarians are too out there with some of their views, not all. I'd like to see a middle of the road party, like Nixon's "silent majority" that is strong on Defense for sure, but also strong on balanced budgets (regardless of WHATEVER level of taxes is needed to achieve that), energy independence, health care, good schools. The ultra social conservatives can stay out on the far right fringe, and the ultra social liberals can stay out on the far left fringe, and the bulk of the nation can be at peace with itself in the middle. Easier said than done. I was hoping that Ross Perot would get us there in 1992, but that died in strange fashion.
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I wouldn't mind seeing a third party, but I think the Libertarians are too out there with some of their views, not all. I'd like to see a middle of the road party, like Nixon's "silent majority" that is strong on Defense for sure, but also strong on balanced budgets (regardless of WHATEVER level of taxes is needed to achieve that), energy independence, health care, good schools. The ultra social conservatives can stay out on the far right fringe, and the ultra social liberals can stay out on the far left fringe, and the bulk of the nation can be at peace with itself in the middle. Easier said than done. I was hoping that Ross Perot would get us there in 1992, but that died in strange fashion.
I agree. I think it's more likely that a branch of the GOP will break away and form a new party. The new party will then draw an increasing number of the GOP members until it becomes the dominant party. A new party formed in this way could become very powerful, the democrats should pay attention. It would be history repeating itself, like when the Republican Party was first formed and became strong because it essentially devoured the Whig Party.
looks good on paper, but I doubt it will change much, really. He seems to be a pretty independent thinker and voter.
As you say he is going to vote the same anyway. It is probably more psychological and is setting off currents that will in someway have a considerable impact.
Gays? I think you can exclude that from the GOP agenda lol. Homosexuals and liberals thrive off of each other. I have no use for either one, at least not from a policy/agenda standpoint.
Never heard of these folks? If the GOP keeps ignoring the moderate positions
of most Americans, they'll continue to diminish as a valid political entity.
I agree. I think it's more likely that a branch of the GOP will break away and form a new party. The new party will then draw an increasing number of the GOP members until it becomes the dominant party. A new party formed in this way could become very powerful, the democrats should pay attention. It would be history repeating itself, like when the Republican Party was first formed and became strong because it essentially devoured the Whig Party.
They need to purge themselves of groups like this one first.
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