[Reagan Man]

We have a difference of opinion. IMO, welfare, crime and child support, along with the adoption issue are social issues. They might also fall into the catagory of fiscal issues as it relates to govt spending.

The CWA was a governing document that was released about six weeks before the 94 election. For those voters paying attention, it did make a difference. The difference between the 54 seat pickup, and some lesser figure.

[Dominic Harr]

We have a difference of opinion. IMO, welfare, crime and child support, along with the adoption issue are social issues.

I'd say that it's a legitimate function of the federal govt to watch how it's money is spent, hence reforming a welfare system is a political issue.

Child support laws, adoption laws, etc. All legitimate functions of the federal govt, in my opinion.

Sanctioning Gays is *not* a legitimate function of the federal govt. I also think abortion should be a state's issue. I'm a fan of the 'component architecture' of the Constitution -- leaving most things to the states.

Anyway -- if the CWA was the difference maker, then is abandoning it and going with social issues first likely to be a wise choice?