Well, we're suffering from a small post debate hangover, so I'm going to present a few quick news hits from the world of political reportage and you can fill the comment boxes with a free form boogie of topics of your choice.
Maine Caucus
My mother's paternal family is all from Maine, my high school girlfriend lives in Maine, L.L. Bean is in Maine. I love Maine. But if anyone can explain the Maine Republican Caucuses, please let us know. They take place today and tomorrow, but the results will be announced tonight. They have thousands a meetings, with thousands of delegates, they narrow those delegates down to a small number who try to agree for whom they will vote, but it's not binding and...well, just read this article and you might be able to figure it out. Aaay-yah. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/02/01/631514.aspx
McCain Haters
Possibly the craziest thing I've seen this year and a serious situation for Republicans in this election: Ann Coulter--the Wicked Witch of the Right-- says if she's forced to vote for John McCain, she will vote for Hillary Clinton. Whoa. That's an endorsement that you couldn't have seen coming. Check out this article that details conservatives' crazy hatred for John McCain. And your little dog, too! http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0208/8268.html
If I Were A Rich Campaign...
Obama reportedly raised $32 milllliion dollars (that's a lot of mojo, Dr. Evil) in January. We say reported because he doesn't have to provide proof until the end of the month. But other numbers that are verifiable show Obama and Hillary together raised $7 million more than the four GOP candidates combined. Money can't buy you love...but...we're just saying. http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0108/8250.html
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In relation to "McCain Haters". The Republican Party seems to be changing. I have the pleasure of sitting back and watching the Republicans implode before my very eyes. There are many vociferous conservatives stating where America will be in four years if McCain wins the nomination. What about the Republicans that we are not hearing? For whatever reason there seems to be a hush on the "other" side of the Republican aisle. I feel there are many "conservatives" that are weighing their options at a time when the "enemy" (Democrats) seem to be making a lot of sense.
There may be many who cross party lines to side with those who may actually create change for the better. There seems to be little the Republicans can offer America at this time.
As for Ann Coulter. Enough said. We know who she is, what she stands for and is generally full of hot air. Any candidate that receives her vote will hardly acknkowledge the fact.
Most of those who have negative opinions toward John McCain do not actually follow the thinking of their party. But when only one side of the aisle is speaking...well you know the one about the squeeky wheel... Lets be thankful that many Republicans are listening, thinking for themselves and hopefully voting intelligently.
I beleive that in the end Senator McCain has the best shot at defeating a very strong Democratic nominee...whoever that may be.
I don't entirely understand the statement "a new axis of evil" and that liberal and independant voters are "forcing" republicans "to accept" a "distaseful" nominee. Last I knew this was America...land of the free...yada, yada, yada. Republicans are "feeling" forced into swaying their traditional ideals soley because the Democratic candidates have such a strong tie to the emotions of the average American voter.
This will most definetly be a landmark election that we have the privilage to witness.
In response to your question about where the Repubicans on the other side of Ann Coulter are, the answer is "in hiding". It has become a foolhardy act to acknowledge that one is a Republican because non-Republicans (let's face it, most of the world) see all Republicans the same--right-wing, arrogant, ignorant meanies. I can hear some of you chuckling, "If the shoe fits . . . ." But of course, the shoe doesn't fit. For the moderate Republicans who are more liberal on social issues and still fiscally conservative, there has been no shoe that fits for a long time.
It will be interesting to see if McCain turns out to be the candidate he seems to be at this point in the race. For this moderate Republican, my hesitancy is not over his spot on the political spectrum, but whether, like all the others, his stances on the key issues will change when the wind starts blowing harder.
Not that I'm complaining, but what has puzzled me for years is how the Republican Party has allowed itself to be hijacked by its extreme right wing. Intolerant fundamentalists in any form (whether Christian, Islamic, whatever) hardly represent the majority, but they're loud, and in some cases, are well-funded by special interests. Most of us live in the center, not just here in the US but around the world. If reason can prevail here at home, and we can lead the way, wouldn't it be refreshing if the global Silent Majority finally found found its voice?
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