[Jeff Chandler]

I'm an Independent and I'm voting for Bush.

My liberal, dyed in the wool Democrat sister-in-law is voting for Bush.

[AZ Repub]

"a friend of mine, who is solidly Democrat, says he's not going to vote this election, because he can't vote for Bush, but also can't vote for Kerry"

Shsss! Don't tell. I think a lot of my Dem friends aren't going to vote.

[Irishgirl]

Some good news here. Five friends who have been lifelong Dems (3 female and two male, ages 45-55, all from Southern California) are going to vote for Bush. Another male friend from WA state was leaning Bush but is now waffling undecided. Says he likes what Edwards has to say but I think it's more him wanting to avoid the wrath of his very staunch Dem wife. I've converted around 23 hardcore Dem friends to Repub over the years and boy, when they turn that energy to Repub causes, it's a sight to see! ;-)

[familyop]

Forced mental screening hits roadblock in House
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1210777/posts
(government site addresses and info in one of the comments below it)

You'll see by what's behind that link that yes, we are more conservative
and Republican than most. And oh, yes, this is certainly about which
way some votes are going--probably many millions of votes.

...problem is that there's no "roadblock," yet. The title is goofy.
But anyway, the news will take a day or so to get around (through
all of the narrow interest boards).

So millions of us in various family rights organizations will turn
our activity toward propagating the news about this Bill item. And if
it doesn't go away really fast, a gigantic load of vote will go away.
If it does go away quickly enough, we'll be back to frenzied Campaign/
publishing activity then.

We shouldn't even have to mess with something like this. Our Party
leaders should know better than to make us interrupt our work for the
Party to waste time on such a tyrannical, communistic boulder as this.

[familyop]

As my dim memory recalls (will check the Bill item status later today), it would require all public school children and adult school personnel in the USA to go through mental health evaluations/screenings. Then many of those would be prescribed drugs. The article says that it would eventually require all people in the USA to be screened.

[familyop]

So by tomorrow, it is very likely that millions of votes (along with mine) will be solidly on hold and other activities suspended until that Bill item is amended out or the Bill fails.

Forced mental evaluations, even if only on all kids in public and/or private schools, is a very ugly move and quite unexpected from any Republican.

[pookie18]

My girlfriend, who leans Democrat (especially on social issues), is voting for Pres. Bush.

[jporcus]

I have three friends who are die-hard Democrats. They were 100% for Howard Dean, and were devastated when he self-destructed (although they don't feel he did). They also HATE Bush with a vengence. They've been up and down with Kerry, and at the moment, are very disgusted with him ("He's not fighting - he's a wimp - he doesn't stand for anything - blah blah blah"). My guess is that they'll still vote for him (no way will they vote for Bush), that is if they ever make it to the polls. The main talk is about not only may Kerry lose, but what damage he's doing to the party. (PS: they would love to see Hillary in '08 - although they would love even more to see Dean resurrected).

[cyborg]

Most of my acquaintances/business customers are voting Nader. My sister can go either way, but will probably vote for Nader. My mom may vote for either Bush, Peroutka, or Nader. I suspect she'll vote for Nader.

[freeperfromnj]

My dad, a WWII veteran and purple heart recipient, has been a Democrat his whole life and will vote the DemocRat party line. I just don't understand.

[Huck]

My mom is a lifelong democrat. Never voted for a Republican. I've been working on her for months and months when she appeared vulnerable. The vulnerability stems from the weakness of Kerry. She doesn't trust him. He gives her the creeps. War on terror is key issue. She thinks GOP is in the bag for corporations, big biz. But war is so important. She's 69, so she's not a peacenik. She understands what it means when there's boots on the ground somewhere, God bless her. Anyway, she is wobbly as hell, but at the moment, I'd say worst case scenario she stays home on election day (as she did in 76-88.) She voted for Clinton twice, on the economy, stupid. I think there's a less than 5% chance she votes for Kerry. 50-50 that she votes for GWB. So it's a half vote or whole vote gain for Bush.

[flada]

I'm a libertarian. Voted for Harry Browne last time. Voting for Bush this time.

[Preachin']

My aunt is a serious democrat, but plans to vote for Bush.

In my opinion, this will be a lighter turnout, and the GOP will keep the presidency, and pick up seats in each of the two houses of congress.

Another thing that will aid great turnout for the GOP will be pro-marraige addendums to a few of the state ballots. That was a smooth move.

[OnAMission]

I have a friend, independent, who was wrapped up in the the "anybody but Bush" syndrome before the Republican convention.

After watching GWB speak she has announced she will be voting for Bush.

I also have a co-worker that is from Ireland, and can't vote because he doesn't have his citizenship yet. He pays more attention to politics than most Americans. He was for Kerry earlier in the summer, but now just shakes his head in disgust when anyone mentions the Democrat.

[clyde260]

My Mom (NY), and best friend (WI), are life long Dem-Libs, both announced they are not voting. :)

Both my Lib-Dem sisters voting Kerry :(

[reformedliberal]

2 former Gore/Nader voters are now working for, donating to and voting for Bush. They have returned to church and are contemplating the ministry. I'd say they have become conservatives.

A friend was turned off the Donks in 2000, will vote Bush (4 votes in the immediate family) and she has turned her MIL, who never voted, into a Bush voter and her immediate family will turn out (in Milwaukee) for Bush. That is perhaps 10-15 votes. She reports having been told at work by people who have overheard her arguing w/Donks that she has convinced them to vote for Bush. Perhaps 3 more votes (Western WI).

Talking w/someone at a social event a few weeks ago before the Convention (no idea how she will vote, but not Donk; possibly Nader or stay home), that her mother in VA, a lifelong Dem and a Navy wife said that she is appalled the Donks chose Kerry. Exact reported quote:"Why did it have to be Kerry?". Probably won't vote, possibly may vote for W.

Another friend, a vet, has been energized by SBVFT and has been actively educating his buddies. He reports 90% will vote for Bush, including some lifelong Donks and some guys who have never voted. These are anti-Kerry votes, from what I can tell. Maybe a dozen or so. Same person is a veterinarian and says the majority of farmers he works for will vote Bush.

People I have known for years, never discussed politics with and who I assumed were liberals, are voting for Bush and say they have always been Republicans. Their business keeps them in some very liberal circles, so they are usually quiet about preferences, but this time they have a sign for a Republican candidate for state legislature on their building.

So far, the rest of the liberals we know, who vote on their emotions, will vote for Kerry or stay home.

[apillar]

I was very suprised to learn one of my uncles plans to vote for Bush. This was a suprise because he is a retired steelworker and REALLY pro-union and has always voted straight democrat ticket and towed the union line (One of those, I vote straight democrat because Roosevelt gave daddy a job 70 years ago, types).

He plans to vote for Bush because he thinks Kerry is "to wishy-washy to stand up to the terrorists" and supports gun control.

[KingPin]

Good friend of mine at work, a republican, has converted her liberal pro-Clinton husband to vote for Bush. Had coffer with him last week. He said he's seen the light and Kerry is a lying idiot and he's 100% pro-Bush.

[subterfuge]

Mother, die-hard lifetime liberal, voted for Clinton twice (winces upon admitting this) will be voting for W in November, thanks to me and a few FRiends of mine. :^)

[suzyq5558]

my inlaws are voting for kerry. but my three children who are voting for the first time are voting for Bush! so they will cancel out there votes hehe.my girlfriend isnt voting. my hairdresser is voting for kerry we had a political falling out now shes my ex hairdresser.two of my moms old school chums are voting for kerry,its made our monthly luncheons a little tense.these are the only people who i know of that are voting for kerry or not voting. everyone else i know is voting for Bush.