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Are you a Democrat? Have you learned nothing from recent political events? Divided government in any form only serves the democratic party's evil.

McBride will be able to control intiatives. He will be able to destroy the university system.

The democratic party has surrendered its campaign in florida to be run by the unions. McBride is a union fop. He is in the pocket of lawyers as he is one himself. Your negative comments about bush are suspicious at best.

We have far more to gain from a united state of Florida. So I ask again, are you a Democrat?

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No, I'm not a Democrat. In fact I've held Republican Party positions. This election I expect to vote straight Republican except for Governor. On the theory divided government's the best we can do this year, I expect to vote for McBride for Governor. Incidentally, I've previously voted for Bush.

Perhaps you're new to politics, so I'll take a stab at trying to help you out. A Rockefeller Republican (now referred to as a Compassionate Conservative) believes government is the solution, not the problem. They'll support expanded government at every opportunity. While claiming to reduce taxes they'll only reduce the less significant taxes - knowing that it's required in the Republican Party - but will (as quietly as possible) support higher big revenue taxes. While pushing for larger government, and the taxes that inevitably follow, a Rockefeller Republican will be able to pressure Republicans (even conservatives) to support his initiatives. It's a formula for disaster and fiscal profligacy. A Democratic Governor, particularly facing a solidly Republican legislature and Cabinet, won't be able to do much, if anything.

This year, divided government is the best we can do in Florida.