[Missouri]

That's why it's critical that Bush's base stand united behind Bush and turn out on election day.

I wouldn't miss it for the world.

You worry to much about what is said on this forum. This is where I come to to get information and ideas. Sometimes there are disagreements just like in a family. I for one think this debate is good.

Just out of curiosity, why do you think California has gone from a solid Republican state from 1952 to 1988 (except 1964) to a solid Democratic state? What has changed?

[Reagan Man]

>>>Just out of curiosity, why do you think California has gone from a solid Republican state from 1952 to 1988 (except 1964) to a solid Democratic state? What has changed?

For one thing, several million illegal immigrants have become US citizens since 1986 and they like the promises of liberal socialist politicians. That has given a huge boost to the liberal establishment on the leftcoast.

[FairOpinion]

"Just out of curiosity, why do you think California has gone from a solid Republican state from 1952 to 1988 (except 1964) to a solid Democratic state? What has changed?"


What has changes is that the uncompromising conservatives took over the CA Republican Party, who insisted on nominating unelectable candidates, putting their philosophy in practice: "better a Democrat, than a moderate Republican." And all of us suffer as a result.

The only reason Arnold won, was because there was no primary -- and even in that election, McClintock refused to drop out, almost throwing the election to Bustamante.