And thanks to you Freepers for one of the most entertaining thread in recent memory!
Posted on 08/10/2006 9:48:23 AM PDT by new yorker 77
Many Democrats may hate the war in Iraq and itch to dump the president, but a new GOP survey shows that Republican base voters stand ready to jam the November polls to return their team to Congress. A three-page-survey memo obtained by Washington Whispers reveals that despite reports of some dissatisfaction with the economy, the war, and President Bush, 81 percent of Republican voters are "almost certain" to vote and an additional 14 percent say they are "very likely." It goes without saying that they'll vote Republican: By a margin of 84 percent to 6 percent, they will pull the GOP toggle switch in the voting booth. And here is something you don't hear very often: 88 percent of Republicans approve of how the prez is handling his job. What's it all mean? Analysts say that GOP voters are ready to dig in and play defense against the charges Democrats are tossing at Republican candidates.
The memo also helps to define what issues work for Republican candidates. The survey--officially tilted "Base Mobilization Survey Finds and Conclusions"--divided the issues into foreign and domestic. On the foreign side, it's all terrorism and war with polling that finds GOP voters back the war, worry about Democratic attacks on the fight against terrorism, and think the Patriot Act, moves to tighten the border, and even telephone surveillance are good things. And their favorite domestic issues aren't a surprise: They are pro-tax cuts, big on cultural values, and worried that Democrats want to put too much bureaucracy in healthcare. Another nonshocker: They don't like the media's war stories, thinking that they are too negative. Some 60 percent of the GOP base expresses "extremely high dissatisfaction" with the coverage of the war.
Instead I am on the mailing list of many Conservatives from Santorum, etc.
Have sent many $50 checks.
Dim Alert! Your Congresswoman was just on O'Reilly, sounding like a complete charlatan. (All New Yorkers have it bad, but at least I have Sue Kelly in Westchester!)
This evening, Tom Gallagher said "This isn't about who looks the prettiest on tv. This isn't American Idol... This is about the soul of the Republican Party."
There sure as heck are! Ilk, phonies, pretenders, saboteurs, defeatists, dividers, disruptors, deceivers, fifth-frickin'-columnists! We're filthy with 'em. Each post should be judged on its words and negative ilk should be called what it is.
BUMP to a GREAT thread!
I just moved from Orange and Rep. Kelly was the only political reason I was sorry to leave NY.
And thanks to you Freepers for one of the most entertaining thread in recent memory!
I wondered what happened to dubais
I feel lucky to have Sue Kelly as my congresswoman. The area where I live is very Left, with more W-with-a-line-through-it bumper stickers than I'd care to count. Surprisingly, no one from the gray pony-tail set seems to be challenging her this year.
This thread continues to provide great entertainment value. :)
ROFLMAO!!
Hi ya,
That took me a few minutes. I was wondering why you were asking about Dubai(s) as in the port deal :)
I still ROFL when I remember the MSM claiming victory for Kerry due to the long lines at the polls. Obviously, the don't understand that we Republicans take the freedoms we enjoy seriously and neither rain, snow or MSM exit polls will keep us from standing in line til we cast our vote!
As ohioWfan said, the entertainment value on this thread just keeps growing!
It has nothing to do with fear. It has everything to do with REALISM, i.e., living in the real world, which I strongly suspect you do not. Go ahead. Don't vote for the Republican candidates because they didn't do what you wanted. Explain to your children while the terrorists take over the world. I'd like to be there when you do. Giving democrats the control of the government at this time in our history is a bad idea. Their idea of dealing with terrorists will doom us all.
Among many others, the Founding Fathers decided who should be allowed to vote. Throughout Western civilization, there have always been restrictions on who could vote. Used to be, only owners of a significant amount of land could vote, only literate people could vote, etc.
Obviously, those serving our country in the military should be allowed to vote, assuming they are citizens.
Shucks...... beeler is gone and he was such a nice back to the top guy......
I wonder what he did to get himself banned?
As for me, I'll vote straight republican except for those I absolutely can't stomach in which case I'll write in my brothers name.
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