Cutting of my nose to spite my face? If Bush puts a non-conservative on the court, then every rationalization I ever had for voting Republican is out the window. It has always been about the Supreme Court. If it weren't, Bush wouldn't have come close to being elected.
Seriously, what sort of "victory" would come from voting Republican if they demonstrate they can't put conservatives on the Supreme Court? The Medicare boondoggle? The American's with Disabilities Act? Temporary tax cuts? Government growth at a faster pace than when the Democrats are in charge? Campaign Finance Reform being signed by a Republican? Billions of tax dollars being shipped off to Africa? Promises to sign gun control legislation? In-State tuition rates for illegal aliens? An unprotected border?
I know full well that Democrats are likely worse on many of those issues. But you reach a point that you get tired of choosing between a punch in the face from one side versus a kick in the nuts from the other side.
I was elated at the election of George W. Bush. Positively enthusiastic. If he can't put a conservative on the Supreme court, he will be more than a dissapointment, he will be a failure.
Calm down and get a life. You are starting to sound like the Dems. . . I demand that the GOP do WHAT I WANT NOW!
It does not work that way, and you know that! I am both a fiscal and social conservative, there are a lot things that Bush has done that I do not like.
However, given that GOP candidates are more closely alligned with my beliefs (but still FAR to my left!) I will vote GOP.
While it sounds good, voting 3d party or sitting an election out is both stupid and counterproductive.