Who will be the Republicans canidates in their primary and which will win and Why?\n\nWho will be the democratic canidates in their primary and which will win and why?\n\nAlso which of those two will win or do you wish to win? and why?\n\nWhat issues will they have to tackle in the election?  What issues do you think are important and why?
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I sure wish I had a crystal ball and could answer all of these questions, the only thing I know is if we get another repuglican then we might as well pack it up and move because for the poor and middle class it isn't going to be very good to live here.
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Maybe...I heard W on the radio this morning saying that the choice between republicans and democrats was the choice between fighting terrorists or giving up (letting them win)! Does anyone (even hard-core republicans) really believe that any American would just give up the fight against terrorists?\n\nIs anyone STUPID enough to fall for this nonsense? I understand the whole lowering taxes, anti-abortion, anti-gay message (although I don't agree with it), but come on. \n\nIf this war in Iraq was diminishing world terrorism, even slightly, maybe Americans would be behind it. Recent reports show that the Iraq war is actually encouraging more terrorism!\n\nW said that democrats view the war in Iraq as a distraction but the republicans know that the war is the front against terrorists. So since the democrats want to leave Iraq, they're against fighting terrorists! What flawed logic. I miss having an intelligent, articulate president who didn't embarrass me. I'd MUCH rather have John McCain (whose views I don't share) than W who I don't agree with but also makes Americans look like idiots to the rest of the world.
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I completely relate.  I'm a Republican because the Republican party WAS the party of small government.  We now have two parties that are both for big government and third parties have almost no chance of winning.  I think there are many Americans who feel as we do, and I hope that our voices will be heard.  We have the power to vote them out, and I hope we exercise that power.
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Just Republicans taking things too far AGAIN.\n\nActually, Republicans are sort of like Islamic Extremists in a way; always pointing the finger at stuff that doesn't really matter at all.\n\nThey were just looking for a Democrat to blame for anything, because their entire party is exploding with controversy.
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freetyme813 ... "we have you to pay our taxes" .... such an honest answer from such a typical republican...\n\nLadies and Gentlemen... this is the prime example of your leadership... and I can think of no better reason of why to not vote Republican at the next election...
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Amen.\nSo when do we start the new party?\nPersonally, I'd like to find a political party is fiscally responsible, socially active and is 100% against invading private lives.\nAs a friend once described me: my head is a Republican, my heart is a Democrat and my body is independent.
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A Vote for a Democrat\nis a Vote for a Republican\nwhich is a Vote for a Democrat\nwhich is the same as a Republican\n\nThey are one and the same.\n\nThey have proven it for decades now.\n\nI voted Republican because the Democrats REFUSED to put forth a platform.\nThey were much to vague. \n\nI will not lean toward voting Republican this time\nbut there are some good republicans.\n\nThe Democrats Expect me to vote Democrat\nand have the audacity  to think I will \nvote their way simply because "we aint the other guy".\n\nI am no fool.\nThose who would vote in that manner I do not respect.\n\nA Third Party?\nThere are many. But the point is this. \nThe Libertarians Platform reads as though they are Democrats in disguise.\nRead their Webpage....See how they say "we aint the other guys".\nBut there may be some good people in the Libertarian Party.\n\nThe Constitution Party is too far Right.\nThe Parties that play to your enviromentalist side are too far Left.\nBut there may be some good people in the Constitution Party.\n\nAs for all the other fringe Parties...they play to a particular group also.\nBUT THERE ARE GOOD PEOPLE OUT THERE.\n\nWhich brings to a point.... WHY do we even Need a Party?\nWhy can't we simply vote the candidate?\n\nBut with things in place the way they are now, \nHERE is what needs to be done:\n\nExisting restrictions that remove Voices from the Debate Stage need to be forcibly removed. Forced by the voter.\nWhat do I mean?\nThe fact that you only have 2 freaking choices and both of them are worthless bastids.\nI want Every Candidate that shows minimal support from around the country, to be in my face right up to election day.\nI won't stand much longer for being told that these two candidates (the Dem or Repub) are the best America has to offer.\n\nIn fact: Simply calling them a Third Party Candidate limits the weight you put on their stance.\n\nAlso, believing that crap our 2 parties spew, \nthat a Vote for a Third Party candidate is a vote for the other party (dem or repub) \nis a Lie.\nYOUR VOTE is not wasted.\n\nYou showing support for ANY Candidate is support for That Candidate!\n\nWe also need to get rid of this Electoral College disease.\nDo you know, that the Electoral College representative is NOT REQUIRED to vote the way the state votes?\nHe hasn't, but can change his vote to the candidate NOT supported by the majority of voters in your state.\n\nDrokk, that is crapola!\n\nThe lie that the electoral college is best for america is proven in the fact that it does not represent OneMan=OneVote.\n\nWhat it directly does, is take away the demands for a candidate/s to travel to every state.\nThey can stay in California,NY,Michigan,Ohio etcetera and go for the big electoral college states.\n\nOne man = one vote? NO, Your state has 3 electoral college votes? It is swamped and owned by NY or Another who can offer a 20+ electoral college prize.\n\nGET RID OF THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.\nOne Man, One Vote. That is what will always work. Quit believing the lies.\n\nWhat else can be done?\nVote these other parties in at the local level.\nStart there. \nGive the Law Party/Libertarian  Party/Constitution Party etcetera, \na chance to prove their mettle with decisions that Directly affect you. \nALSO by voting them in at a local level, you can keep a better eye on them \nand have more influence on the development of their national platforms.\n\nOur 2 Party System must be destroyed. \nThe stranglehold they have on your vote is bought and sold by both parties \nin the very halls of congress where laws are created.\n\nTake back America is not a waste of words.\nPatriotism starts with awareness \nand a willingness to not be bought \nwhile fighting for what is right.\n\nIf you elect someone who says "change is needed, I am for change"...WHAT CHANGE? \nand if he is bold enough to say what he wants to affect,\nHold Him to It.\n\nEnough. is Enough. I am with you Drokk.
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That's precisely who I would WANT the Democrats to put on their ticket!  ; )\n\nBring 'em on!  I think we can take 'em!\n\nEDIT - I am a REPUBLICAN and would WANT to go against those two - VERY beatable!
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I haven't seen any up-and-coming democrats.  I'm starting to get worried.  The party is still unfocussed, and right now there are marvelous opportunities with so many in the republican party under investigation or in other trouble - the demos need to take action!  \n\nbtw – thanks for your nice answer to my question tonight!  I like you, you’re cool.
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I think the election will boil down to which party nominates the candidate perceived as the most moderate.  The Republicans must nominate someone who can distinguish himself (or herself, nah won't happen) from Bush while not alienating himself from the grass roots conservatives, who are largely religious.  I think that Guilliani or McCain would make great general election candidates but neither will cut it in the primaries.  My money (but not my vote) is on former Governor and now Senator George Allen from Virginia.  He'll loose in the general election though.\n\nHillary will have the money to run an effective campaign and she's moved to the middle on lots of issues such as supporting the war and even moving to the right of Bush on some key issues like terrorism.  But there are enough people that will vote against her (not for someone else, just against her) that I think Dems may pause before selecting her.  I give her a 50-50 chance of making it to the general.  If she does make it to the general, she'll probably win the whole thing because the GOP won't nominate anyone sensible.  If I were a dem, which I'm not (I'm a very, very moderate Republican), I'd vote for Evan Bayh former Governor and now Senator from Indiana.  He'd stack up quite favorably against Allen and get a lot of the moderate Republican cross-over vote.
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I really think we will see a virtual stalemate for the next 2 years and I do not believe it will be because of the Republicans. Many of the Democrat leadership are beholding to the far left, but many of the newly elected Democrats are much more moderate. Personally I think what you will see is a lot of Democrat infighting, especially if the remaining Republicans stand up for traditional conservative principles. The one area where I am very worried is on the illegal immigration front. I think there is a definite chance that they will try to pass the Kennedy/McCain immigration bill from the Senate. The stumbling block before was the House, but that block has been removed and if it makes it to the President' desk he will sign it because it is exactly what he has wanted all along.
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I heard Hutchinson (the independent candidate) speak last year, and I was impressed with him. He's a great speaker and he seems to have a solid plan for the state. Unfortunately, I don't think he'll win (polls are putting him far behind Hatch and Pawlenty) so we will have to consider who of the remaining two candidates we would like to see win.\n\nI generally think Pawlenty has done a decent job thus far, and as such I'll probably vote for him again, but I can't tell you how to vote.  I was a little put off by the fact that Hatch has been so abrasive to reporters.\n\nTry looking at this website: http://www.vote-smart.org/ for information about where candidates stand on certain issues.
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Seriously Figato, you really want Hillary to win? The republicans would have to nominate a pretty piss-poor candidate to lose to her which would mean they have serious issues of their own. Doubt Hillary will run in 08, the idea is propaganda to show "support" for women's rights/femanism. They'll do anything to squeeze a few more votes out of the next election. Next year Hillary will say something like: "I've decided not to run for presidant because (insert excuse here) but if you want to support me give your vote to (insert name here).\n\nAs for Americans waking up.... Not likely. Look at the aftermath of 9/11, now we have people whining about phone taps on terrorists. Ummmmmmm hello?!!? Also look at that guy who post questions here supporting osama with links and spewing anti-semitic trash (you posted on one of his questions and nice answer btw). AMERICANS support this guy on his osama questions. UN*******believable!! Don't expect Americans to wake up because a socialist, communist, or any other ist gets the presidency.\n\nCareful what you wish for my friend.\n\nRegards,\n\nRascal
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I think the ideals of the Republican party are superior.  Unfortunately, they are not currently practicing these ideals.  So you want to vote Democrat to give Republicans a spanking for their corruption and ineffectiveness.  But you realize Democrats will cause problems for this country because they do not understand reality.  So for this election, you flip a coin and pray!
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to start, i am a democrat.  i will be voting for tancredo for president.  i will be voting against mccain, because he is a sell-out traitor.\n\nTANCREDO  FOR  PRESIDENT!!!!
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How about E...f u c k the republicans and f u c k the democrats.  Hopefully some new party will emerge in that time that takes the baseline consevative look with a feel for liberal change.  All I know is I'm voting for S.B. Squarepants, Esq. again...he'd do a better job that any constituent backed monkey puppet that runs.
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I am chilled, thanks.\n\nI for one realize that the Bush administration are using this as a distraction from the real issues that should be in the public focus. Because we have mid-terms coming up in November, the Republicans need two or three bulls*** platforms with which to enrage their 'base'.\n\nI'm glad to say that so far it doesn't seem to be working. This issue was supposed to start a national debate that would last until the elections. Now that we're almost into May it seems to have been largely forgotten.