My gut feeling is just the opposite. McCain has limited appeal to conservatives so he may be dogged by 3rd party candidates in some states. At best, conservatives will vote for McCain but not work hard for him. The country seems open to the rats message of huge government. The majority will vote for the party that promises more services from the public treasury. Collectively through the party and affiliates, the rats have an overwhelming advantage in resources. Independents often side for the most engaging person. Obama is far more engaging than McCain.
I have not decided if I will vote for McCain. I prefer his policies on defense, taxes, and spending. Even in these areas, he has some odd positions such as on Gitmo. I am not sure he can be trusted on taxes. His actions speak louder than his recent words. On immigration, environment, and energy policy, he is only marginally better Obama. It may be preferrable to have rat responsible for these terrible policies.
I have not decided if I will vote for McCain. I prefer his policies on defense, taxes, and spending. Even in these areas, he has some odd positions such as on Gitmo. I am not sure he can be trusted on taxes. His actions speak louder than his recent words. On immigration, environment, and energy policy, he is only marginally better Obama. It may be preferrable to have rat responsible for these terrible policies.
I agree. It's deeds, not words that matter. Personally, I voted GOP with pride in 1980 and 1984, with trepidation in 1988, and with my nose held ever since. I cannot vote for a candidate who supports cap and trade enviromarxism.
Obama will be a disaster for the U.S. McCain would be worse.
Republicans could rally in opposition to Obama. If McCain wins, half the GOP would feel the call of party loyalty to support McCain's harebrained, leftist initiatives. Principled conservatives will oppose him. With the aid of selective media reporting, the Dems will succeed in blaming all ills on the GOP, potentially bringing about wilderness we haven't seen since FDR.
Four years of Obama might yield the next Reagan Revolution. Four years of McCain might yield 24 years of leftist domination.
Islamic terrorism is a real threat, but one that's transparent when active. It's easy to rally opposition to thugs with bombs.
Enviromarxism is a greater threat, largely because it's transparent and opposed by so few. It is more threatening than terrorism and a greater threat to liberty.