Comments on: A Growing Hostility in the Ranks

By: J. Rowsey

J. Rowsey — Sun, 18 May 2008 14:44:24 +0000

Interesting that a large portion of both parties are unhappy with their nominee. This has been a very interesting political season thus far.

By: KatieL

KatieL — Sun, 18 May 2008 02:04:05 +0000

I disagree with those who say Senator Obama is mainstream.

Just for example, Senator Obama is a member of the United Church of Christ, a small theologically liberal denomination that supports gay marriage. In fact, the UCC filed an amicus brief asking the California Supreme Court to recognize a constitutional right to gay marriage. Here are three links: the UCC's website, the UCC's own article describng UCC support for gay marriage, and an article by the UCC head describing Obama's relationship to the UCC. Don't take my word, read for yourself.

http://www.ucc.org/ http://pewforum.org/news/display.php?NewsID=14765
http://www.ucc.org/news/californias-top-court-paves.html

I could live with a statute recognizing civil unions, but a CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT to gay marriage created by the courts? This is a huge step and there's no way to call this mainstream.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Sun, 18 May 2008 01:31:26 +0000

I agree people feel the nation is on the wrong track. Look at the rating of the Pres. and Congress. Many Americans believe Wash. is out of touch with the people and are serving their interests not the constituents. There is no reason for people to turn to the Rep. party. There only appeal is that they are not Democrats. The Dems. are riding the fatigue of 8 years of a Pres. with little if any vision. Yes free health care etc.sounds good but dont fool yourself that the number of conservatives has become insignificant or the voters that Hillary has recently tapped into will follow the progressive agenda for long.

By: Tom A

Tom A — Sat, 17 May 2008 23:31:11 +0000

Reverend is right, no pun intended. Right track wrong track is going to be tough for McCain to overcome, but I would not agree with the theory o just because a states governor is of one party that they will vote the same way. Look at a state like Connecticut or Wyoming that have governors of the party they will not vote for in November.

By: The Reverend

The Reverend — Sat, 17 May 2008 13:31:00 +0000

I think conservatives are kidding themselves about McCain winning either Pennsylvania or Ohio this go around.

Both states have Democratic governor's.

It would be a total mistake to accept the media frame about Obama not being able to win those states because he lost to Hillary. Total mistake.

Here's the easy-open key: 81% of Americans believe the nation is on the wrong track.

McCain wants us to stay on it.

By: John Q. Public

John Q. Public — Sat, 17 May 2008 13:13:42 +0000

This election is a 55/45 chance for Obama win based on events that have nothing to do with him.

By: larry d.

larry d. — Sat, 17 May 2008 13:06:12 +0000

I believe Jim is right.

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 17 May 2008 10:43:59 +0000

I think that both sides are fooling themselves to thiking they can bring more states into the game. Some swing states may change but solid states of one side are't going to switch unless it is a 1984 style election.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:10:50 +0000

Appreciate your thoughtful and honest analysis of the current GOP status. It is fairly courageous, given your devoted Rep leaning.
Some of issues cited by the Rev are indeed appealing to a majority of Americans, but the way to accomplish them differs sometimes significantly according to the particular candidate. And the way to define the accomplishment of those issues as well.
Still McCain has a shot at beating Obama.

By: Ben Keeler

Ben Keeler — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:12:42 +0000

By the way, we are working on state by state maps we can put on the site to keep track of the Electoral College.