Posted on 10/14/2006 1:29:29 PM PDT by FairOpinion
Across the country, Republicans are taking a beating: President Bush is at historic lows in public opinion polls, the war in Iraq has lost favor with voters, and the party is dealing with the latest in a series of ethics scandals that have Republicans staring at the prospects of losing control of Congress.
Yet, oddly enough, in California it may be Democrats who have the most reason to fear Election Day. Not only does their gubernatorial candidate, Phil Angelides, trail Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger heavily in the polls, but there is growing concern that if Angelides does not inspire Democrats to vote, low party turnout could seal the fate of other vulnerable Democrats and even left-leaning ballot propositions.
Recent polls have shown Republicans have a shot at winning a number of "down-ballot" races, including secretary of state, insurance commissionerand even lieutenant governor, where each candidate has put himself in position to take advantage of any Schwarzenegger coattail effect.
Nonetheless, Democrats remain confident that the national tide will rescue Angelides and other statewide candidates. Democrats would not necessarily come out to vote for Angelides, but against Republicans. And, they hope, disillusioned Republicans may stay home.
A survey last month by the Public Policy Institute of California taken before the Congressional page scandal showed that 44 percent of Republicans lack enthusiasm about voting, compared with 38 percent of Democrats.
(Excerpt) Read more at insidebayarea.com ...
Demoralize conservatives? Hardly! Fighting against Jerry Brown is inspiring, not demoralizing! Fighting against tax increases and more Bondage is also motivating!
Let's see... isn't Arnold the one promoting Bonds for everything from Farmworker Housing (Prop 1C) to Parks and Landgrabs (Prop 84)? It seems that those actions are more "demoralizing to conservatives" than anything else. It's tough enough fighting the Dems--but when the socialism is being pushed by your own party "leader", it is enough to GAG a maggot!
With Jon Lovitz as the anchor.
I'd like to see someone propose the debt be paid off by the Kennedy Trust. Watch them change their hype.
SNL can actually be funny.
::: shhhh :::
You'll hurt their widdle feewings.
It's just...just...too twite.
and... and unbeCOMing, doncha know?
They're afwaid someone might bewieve you.
Which occupying enemy is Arnold the puppet of, Maria/Dems?
I've not been a straight-ticket voter but this is going to be that time. I don't care what level, or what office, "non-partisan" or otherwise.
By arguing that the Administration's war effort isn't sensible?
Tell Arnold.
Good warning. Thanks.
Not only does their gubernatorial candidate, Phil Angelides, trail Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger heavily in the polls, but there is growing concern that if Angelides does not inspire Democrats to vote, low party turnout could seal the fate of other vulnerable Democrats and even left-leaning ballot propositions. Recent polls have shown Republicans have a shot at winning a number of "down-ballot" races, including secretary of state, insurance commissionerand even lieutenant governor, where each candidate has put himself in position to take advantage of any Schwarzenegger coattail effect... Democrats... hope, disillusioned Republicans may stay home.Not happenin'. The main threat to Republican victory in California (and everywhere else) will be voter fraud by the Dhimmicrats.
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