Ugh, maybe I am overthinking it. I just find it near-inconceivable that a former Obama supporter would vote Republican this year. I like to think of myself as an independent, but I can't deny I've voted Democrat basically ever since I could vote (2003).
I think it's probably because of social issues. I freely admit that I'm pretty weak on economics, so it's tough for me to judge different theories beyond whoever's rhetoric sounds better. (That said, I think that statement applies to the vast majority of voters, which is, again, depressing).
But ideas like "Maybe we shouldn't toss every gay person out of the army?" "Building a wall along the Texas border seems kind of silly?" "Why no, I DON'T think that any woman who uses some form of birth control is a harlot." Are pretty cut-and-dried, for me. And while Obama's record on leftist talking points is... spotty... (the lack of support for whistleblowers, for example) any mainstream GOP candidate would be worse.
Should be an interesting election, in any case.
(You and other level-headed GOP-supporters I've talked to generally like to talk about economic issues, which is fine, and is much better than talking about global warming and flip-floppers or whatever. But then there's crap like Rick Perry losing a ton of Texan Medicaid funding ( http://huff.to/Apcr8k ) that makes it pretty hard to take anything the GOP says seriously, because who knows when your candidates will get another vision from God or something?)
I think it's probably because of social issues. I freely admit that I'm pretty weak on economics, so it's tough for me to judge different theories beyond whoever's rhetoric sounds better. (That said, I think that statement applies to the vast majority of voters, which is, again, depressing).
But ideas like "Maybe we shouldn't toss every gay person out of the army?" "Building a wall along the Texas border seems kind of silly?" "Why no, I DON'T think that any woman who uses some form of birth control is a harlot." Are pretty cut-and-dried, for me. And while Obama's record on leftist talking points is... spotty... (the lack of support for whistleblowers, for example) any mainstream GOP candidate would be worse.
Should be an interesting election, in any case.
(You and other level-headed GOP-supporters I've talked to generally like to talk about economic issues, which is fine, and is much better than talking about global warming and flip-floppers or whatever. But then there's crap like Rick Perry losing a ton of Texan Medicaid funding ( http://huff.to/Apcr8k ) that makes it pretty hard to take anything the GOP says seriously, because who knows when your candidates will get another vision from God or something?)
I amuse myself.
can *any* republican pose a challenge to obama in november?
14/03/2012 04:06:59 AM
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Yes, absolutely.....
14/03/2012 04:12:30 AM
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"anybody but obama" is not a winning strategy
14/03/2012 02:28:23 PM
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It can definitely work.....don't compare 2012 to 2004.
14/03/2012 02:44:39 PM
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this is why it will be 2004 all over again if romney is nominated
16/03/2012 02:22:26 PM
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It sure as Hell is, as long as the candidate is moderate
14/03/2012 03:04:10 PM
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Did you vote for Obama in 2008?
14/03/2012 03:47:55 PM
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Yes I did. If Romney is the candidate, I will vote Romney this year. *NM*
14/03/2012 08:39:41 PM
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Strongly qualifying your statement really weakens the "anyone". *NM*
14/03/2012 10:14:45 PM
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The statement "anyone but Obama" can be a rallying cry, but only for the right candidates.
16/03/2012 01:47:48 AM
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somehow i don't see romney having much credibility versus obama
16/03/2012 02:16:32 PM
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Spoken like a true Obama partisan
16/03/2012 04:18:21 PM
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actually, i did not vote for obama in 2008 and i won't this time either
17/03/2012 01:02:09 PM
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Sure, if Israel hits Iran and Obama looks weak.
14/03/2012 04:56:23 AM
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i think iran/israel is probably the biggest issue at the moment
14/03/2012 02:25:29 PM
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I would put serious money on an Israeli attack before the election.
14/03/2012 02:56:55 PM
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I know that I would consider voting for Romney
14/03/2012 01:05:47 PM
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If you will pardon an impertinent question: Why?
14/03/2012 03:26:01 PM
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Because Obama is a complete and utter failure.....
14/03/2012 03:44:14 PM
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Again, I get Republicans voting Anybody but Obama, but not how anyone can be comfortable w/ Romney.
14/03/2012 04:06:14 PM
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Pre-convention only the incumbents favorability ratings matter much
14/03/2012 01:19:04 PM
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obama is not popular, but at least he has the ability to organize a national campaign
14/03/2012 02:18:04 PM
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No, the democratic party does, so does the GOP
14/03/2012 03:16:31 PM
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That's true- despite how divisive the primaries seem, the GOP will unite behind the winner
14/03/2012 03:44:16 PM
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Re: That's true- despite how divisive the primaries seem, the GOP will unite behind the winner
14/03/2012 03:59:25 PM
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Actually, my experience has been a lot of libs mean it when they say they will not for anyone.
14/03/2012 04:19:46 PM
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I don't want to grossly over-generalize but there are distinct trends to party demographics
14/03/2012 06:04:09 PM
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I was thinking no, and here's my rationale:
14/03/2012 03:41:21 PM
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Much as it pains me to agree with trzaska, he is absolutely right in this case.
14/03/2012 04:21:43 PM
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Interesting. So you guys are basically saying I'm right, but it might not matter
14/03/2012 04:53:48 PM
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Yeah, pretty much, and I would even say that is the trend in all Dem vs. Rep elections.
14/03/2012 04:59:30 PM
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Yes and no
14/03/2012 06:23:47 PM
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Conservative cookies nomz. But I think you missed my main point...
14/03/2012 07:02:10 PM
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Conservative cookies nomz. But I think you missed my main point...
14/03/2012 07:09:24 PM
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And the cookies are not a lie... at last night's meeting, we had Thin Mints
15/03/2012 09:51:30 PM
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Yeah, I just meant perception
16/03/2012 02:39:30 AM
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Re: Yeah, I just meant perception
16/03/2012 03:32:07 AM
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Maybe I am
16/03/2012 11:57:04 PM
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One day Republicans and internet trolls alike will learn not to say weird shit to people like me.
15/03/2012 12:30:17 AM
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I like this post.
15/03/2012 08:40:07 PM
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I don't mean to disrespect your seal, but it looks more like a cat. *NM*
15/03/2012 08:52:26 PM
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You've obviously never heard of a kitten seal, Mr. I-Write-An-Animal-Blog. *NM*
15/03/2012 09:38:47 PM
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Maybe it's a leopard seal. That someone put a cat-ear band on. *NM*
15/03/2012 10:07:46 PM
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Does it matter if they do? At this point, does it matter who is president? Probably not.
16/03/2012 02:11:45 AM
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