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! ;-)
I have two lifelong Dem friends of mine who are voting Bush this year. They can't stand Kerry.