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OK, Perhaps you're right - like many liberal news media said, maybe Gore won, maybe Jeb stole the election. But my claim is correct here: people vote on local issues. Argue all you want with yourself on that one -- you'll never win

Hey, I'm from Tip O'Neill's district, so I've heard the theory that "all elections are local" all my life. Honestly, I've never believed it. Republicans would never win an election if that were true. Speaking personally, I vote for a President based upon overriding national questions of Peace and Prosperity, not on whether he will put a new highway ( or airport) in my hometown. I'd like to think I'm not the only one who thinks this way.

You seem beholden to the theory that either a) Jeb Bush stole the election or b) Gore lost because of the Everglades airport issue. I'm suggesting a third solution: Gore lost because more people agreed with George Bush on the major issues.

I'm suggesting a third solution: Gore lost because more people agreed with George Bush on the major issues.

Well, in a state like FL -- where 500+ votes was the margin of win -- your suggestion, although it sounds good at first, suddenly sounds very weak, very quickly.

Also, I am not hung up on any "theft" of election concept -- but, you see, I am in FL, where that concept is one the Dem Party has certainly tried to sell here in this state, even quite recently, with Alec Baldwin coming to FL.

Finally, I am not willing to conclude by saying: 'I have to be right and you have to be wrong.' Not at all -- not when it comes to such a complex question as trying to determine the reason each and every voter voted the way he or she did.

In my all my posts here on this subject, I merely wanted to point out: there were local issues here in FL involving federal land, and such events were of great concern to many voters here. (Maybe not to you -- and, I can understand that too, as you're not here in FL.)

Finally, one thought to consider: In a close race, "more people" does not win a national election in this country. However, "more states" will win it.

Thank you for taking the time to politely respond. I truly enjoyed chatting with you, and hope something I posted somewhere made you chuckle. :)

Re my post #89 -- If you have the time, you might want to read that article. Because then, finally, you might realize for the first time the issue which concerned people here. In fact, the president, GW, issued a statement on it:

The president issued a statement saying, "The restoration of this ecosystem is a priority for my administration, as well as for Gov. Bush." The White House also released a "fact sheet," saying the restoration, while serving the 'Glades first, will still benefit those who live around them.

"When fully implemented, it will provide the region with an additional 1.7 billion gallons of fresh water per day, ensuring an expanded water supply to meet the growing needs of South Florida communities and farms," the White House said.

FL, FYI, has suffered from droughts in the past. People in FL would rather have more water than another commercial airport. Al Gore did not appear to understand that during Election 2000. But, FL's governor, and his brother the president, are quick learners which, BTW, is very fortunate for the people of this state.