I have been reading these articles about skewed polls and have been reassured. However, over the last few days, Rush, Sean and others have been going crazy about trying to up the turnout and how important this election is (all true) and they are starting to sound desperate. It is worrying me when I really wasn't all that worried before. They sound like they expect a loss.
And I would have responded that I don't approve of Bush's handling of the war in Iraq. I want them to be much more agressive. Let our troops do what they are actually capable of doing. I'm not sure that that is how MSNBC would interpret my answer.
Even if you are Rush Limbaugh (forgive me...) or Sean Hannity, even you can take so much of the rubbish without some reaction. I get the jitters occasionally as well, although I know what the truth is:
For the vast majority of free thinking conservatives - no matter how pi**ed-off you might be over the imperfections of the "brand" of conservatism being practiced by the White House, and the far-too-many turncoats in the Congress (I won't even bother mentioning...you all know the "usual suspects), this is the truth:
"I'm going to vote for a DEMOCRAT because I'm annoyed by some Republicans and some Republican actions? WHAT? Are you KIDDING???"
That is the secret to November 7th.
Keep the faith. . .and stay calm.
Oh! And don't forget to vote... :)
"Rush, Sean and others have been going crazy about trying to up the turnout and how important this election is (all true) and they are starting to sound desperate."
That's ALL they talk about. I'm sick of all this hand-wringing. They need to chill.
Here's the point that Rush et al want to make: It's all about turnout. If Republicans think it's in the bag, will they make the extra effort to vote? If Republicans take ANYTHING for granted, Republicans will lose. That is a possibility that ought to scare you. If you don't care who is elected, sit this one out.