Elections - October 2006

In recent days and weeks, the mainstream media have repeatedly claimed that the Republican base is suffering from "low voter enthusiasm." But in fact there is ample evidence to the contrary. Two recent national surveys all show partisan interest is approximately equal. Gallup's latest analysis suggests Republicans and Democrats are now roughly even in terms of anticipated turnout in the midterm congressional elections. This poll shows that the GOP in fact now holds a slight lead in voter motivation, up from just a few months ago (70% R to 67% D). RT Strategies/Constituent Dynamics (conducted Oct. 8-10) released district-by-district polling showing Republicans have a slight edge in partisan intensity. GOP "voter motivation" is higher than Democratic motivation in 19 of 32 competitive House races, in some cases by as much as a full point on a 1 to 9 scale. Despite the media hype, an examination of all the facts makes it clear: the Republican base is active and engaged.

2006-10-21 07:51:42 · 14 answers · asked by Republican Mom 3

who do you think will run for office after bush?

2006-10-21 07:47:45 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-21 07:46:41 · 7 answers · asked by Herb 1

2006-10-21 07:08:38 · 23 answers · asked by Artsy 1 3

Do you think that people who don't care enough about our country to vote, should complain about our government? It's kinda like "I bought this product with my eyes closed. Now I opened the thing and realize that it's defective." Too bad we can't return this defective administration at the Walmart Return Desk. Maybe we can, on Nov. 7th.

2006-10-21 06:55:08 · 11 answers · asked by jean_kilczer 1

Do other countries have multi-lingual ballots?

2006-10-21 05:24:30 · 15 answers · asked by locksniffer 3

2006-10-21 04:43:21 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-21 04:37:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Pot calling the kettle Black? Literally!

2006-10-21 04:07:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-21 04:05:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-21 03:49:09 · 11 answers · asked by TheBedel 1

Asked by a moderator how many US soldiers had died in Iraq this month, Republican incumbent Geoff Davis answered "17". The actual number is 71.
Just another "stay the course," idiot that doesn't have a clue what's happening in Iraq yet wants to hold public office. Watch it here.

http://prisonplanet.com/articles/October2006/201006_b_Republicans.htm

2006-10-21 03:33:49 · 5 answers · asked by dlw610 1

Apparantly, his campaign staffers send out hundreds of letters to Hispanic voters telling them if they voted, they'd be put in jail. Police went thorugh his HQ w/search warrants, then on to his home. I didn't see whether he was arrested himself. Do anyone know? Intimidation of voters--way to go!

2006-10-21 01:47:38 · 8 answers · asked by melouofs 7

Just for the online poll.

Are you voting for the Republicans? Or Democrats?

2006-10-20 23:39:15 · 12 answers · asked by davegesprek 1

I really like our ballots in San Francisco, but I've also voted in San Diego (using the chad system). With all the controversy around counting votes and making them understandable, why hasn't there been one single voting system selected as "the best" and adopted by every county/state?

2006-10-20 20:08:52 · 5 answers · asked by capanda.geo 2

If I were to run for a public office such as Gov. or United States President, would you, the general public vote for me? If say I ran upon these beliefs: 1) the Judicial only states the legality of law based upon the US constitution, 2) no matter who all US citizens fall under the laws of the United States, 3) implimintation of a uniform tax code, 4) abollishing the 'Death Tax', 4) encouraging citizens to save their earnings themselves, 5) limited Gov. involvement outside of foriegn relations, 6) prohibiting illegal aliens from possessing drivers liscences, 7) discontinuing affirmitive action.

2006-10-20 19:53:23 · 19 answers · asked by You Ask & I Answer!!! 4

It has already been proven that more americans voted on American Idol than in the presidential elections...take in account all of the underage teenieboppers.....Why is voting for political candidates not as important as voting for Kelly Clarkson? Is a right that so many people fought for not really that important?

2006-10-20 19:51:58 · 9 answers · asked by batgirl10478 2

Does anyone know where a good web site is for looking for information on all the candidates who are running for offices in Iowa this year? Or at least who is running agasint whom? Thanks!

2006-10-20 18:58:47 · 6 answers · asked by guntowner18 1

Why are green (or 3rd) party candidates often not invited to debates and their issues and policies not given equal coverage?

This happened in my state (TN) recently with the race for U.S. Senate when the green party candidate, Chris Lugo, was not included in the debates between Bob Corker and Harold Ford Jr. in Memphis and Chattanooga. He is a viable third party candidate and went through the same steps as the major party candidates, so why are his views going widely unheard? I am an independant voter and do a lot of extra research about the candidates to make sure that I know the policies and political histories of the person I vote for. However, many people don't do this as they believe they can gain all the information they need through televised debates & newspaper coverage. Thus my question, WHY, why are all parties not included in debates and their issues/policies not given equal coverage!? Doesn't this lead to voters who are not fully informed of their choices?

2006-10-20 17:45:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

November is almost here. Please tell me that you are going to vote. People gave up a lot for us to have the right to vote. Some lost there lives. What are you going to do to make sure this time they don't still your vote.

2006-10-20 17:19:43 · 12 answers · asked by carla b 1

I.E: Halliburton, tank and jet makers, bodybag makers, reconstruction, caterers, bomb and ammo makers, etc...

PS: Please don't lie...

2006-10-20 16:38:53 · 5 answers · asked by Jesus H. Zeitgeist 3

Im not sure if its only here in missouri but....
what are your personal opinions and why?
please dont hurt anyone, or say anything offensive...

heres my opinion...being someone who just got through with chemotherapy and spent a week at a summer camp for kids with cancer was heart breaking. i think it should be legal. if you ever hear parents in the elevators in hospitals its heartwrenching. once my mom asked another parent next to us how long shed been in and she replied "oh not long, 3 weeks"
which in hospital years.... is like 9 years... no kidding.;.

so im kinda uninformed so i want your opinions and why
thanks and have a good day!

2006-10-20 16:24:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-20 16:12:09 · 8 answers · asked by bowlerdudeca 2

He's made it a certainty that a Democrat will win the next presidential election!!

2006-10-20 15:54:34 · 23 answers · asked by Blalalalal 2

2006-10-20 15:53:32 · 5 answers · asked by betty prc 1

out me and you, or the so called american government? I'm so discusted with the other worlders defining me as something I'm not. I vote when I can, Which is almost on every little thing they throw at me, but only a computer could decifer half of the second liners, or additives they include on a bill, I believe it's time for a major change of those in office. I know I'm not the only one who feels this way, or am I.

2006-10-20 15:33:53 · 6 answers · asked by benzhowz 3

I don't mind yard signs at election time, I actually like to see them. They are decorations to celebrate that we soon get to once again exercise our right to vote. But who says " oh, I see a sign with a candidate's name, so I will now vote for him/her

2006-10-20 15:19:31 · 12 answers · asked by critter 2

So, watch this video and interpret the message. Remember to play nice please!

http://www.rnc.org/

2006-10-20 14:46:16 · 5 answers · asked by punchy333 6

"It is Pat’s birthday on Nov. 6, and elections are the day after. It gets me thinking about a conversation I had with Pat before we joined the military. He spoke about the risks with signing the papers. How once we committed, we were at the mercy of the American leadership and the American people. How we could be thrown in a direction not of our volition. How fighting as a soldier would leave us without a voice… until we get out.

Somehow the more soldiers that die, the more legitimate the illegal invasion becomes.

Somehow American leadership, whose only credit is lying to its people and illegally invading a nation, has been allowed to steal the courage, virtue and honor of its soldiers on the ground.

Somehow faking character, virtue and strength is tolerated.
Why? By Kevin Tillman

http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/200601019_after_pats_birthday/

2006-10-20 14:35:01 · 9 answers · asked by Reba K 6

2006-10-20 13:14:42 · 20 answers · asked by Pappy 1