http://apnews.myway.com/article/20060607/D8I3BT6G0.html
Thinking they have momentum to steal seats from Republicans, when in all actuallity people still don't vote for Democrats.
I understand that it was a Republican seat, however it was all over the media that this was the begining of the Democratic take over.
What if any momoentum does this give the Republicans going into this years election season?
2006-06-07 06:11:48 · 13 answers · asked by 3rd parties for REAL CHANGE 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Say what you will, the bottom line is even in an area that was supposed to be a Democratic takeover, more Republicans showed up to vote.
2006-06-07 06:26:36 · update #1
Liberals have looked at Bush's low poll ratings but have ignored their own. They will not win unless they bring a platform and an agenda to accomplish their platform to the public.
2006-06-07 06:19:53 · answer #1 · answered by mymadsky 6 · 6⤊ 3⤋
I don't think so. I think this is an example of the "selection sample" being far too small. It's important to keep in mind that the 50th Congressional District is in Northern San Diego County, and home to a largely conservative, middle and upper-middle class, primarily white voting base.
Remember, in 2004 Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R) beat Francine Busby (D) by a margin of 58% to 37%. In yesterday's election, Brian Bilbray (R) beat Francine Busby (D) by a margin of 49% to 45%.
Also, this was a special selection to see who will fill out the remaining seven months of Cunningham's term. Bilbray and Busby will be running against each other AGAIN in five months.
I think the key point to take away from yesterday's election is that in less than a year and a half, the Democratic candidate picked up significant percentage points in a conservative, Republican district. This very well may BE the beginning of a Democratic takeover. But if so, it IS only "the beginning."
The Republican Party is losing ground quickly in many areas. It will be interesting to see what the results look like in November.
2006-06-07 06:22:37 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was close but a Republican still won. So. California is a strong Republican area, however, there are some Democrats more popular. Voting races here are usually real close and bitter.
2006-06-07 06:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by buffoon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you understand that it was a republican seat, in a republican county. And, Bush taught us that California and other states with large numbers of electorates will not necessarily determine the outcome of the election. So, I think it is to soon to tell. Hopefully more than 25% of legal voters will show up to the polls and we will have a representative government of the people.
2006-06-07 06:18:46 · answer #4 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We will have to wait until November, but it looks good as this was the closest election in that district since it was formed. Many people are changing their minds about the repuglican agenda, You cannot fool all of the people all of the time. Giving to the rich will not be as popular this time. But wait and see. I personally would like to see the democrats get one of the houses as it would restore checks and balances to our country. Right now we have a virtual dictatorship and you see what that is getting us. Way farther in debt.
2006-06-07 06:18:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If we were stupid enough to listen to the "media" we would have all thought that Brian Bilbray would loose this. Some of us are brighter than that, and ignore the media. I think this is a signal that the dems should just keep up with the "culture of corruption" mantra, it works for Republicans!
2006-06-07 06:18:26 · answer #6 · answered by rosi l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That district is far from a trend. A lame-duck unpopular President is going to drag the GOP down; the question is will they lose enough seats to lose either House.
2006-06-07 06:16:00 · answer #7 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as an independant and one who votes for the best for this country and not my own wallet...i vote for whatever candidate looks and speaks honestly and in the best interests of our country for the long run...
its just that right now the dems dont have any answers and the country is wanting to return to our "simpler" days of yesteryear when right was right and wrong was wrong...no grey middle ground to muddy the issues...
2006-06-07 06:24:56 · answer #8 · answered by badjanssen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL .. california is not a republican area. Oh my goodness people should not talk if they don't know what is going on.
2006-06-07 06:19:02 · answer #9 · answered by Courtney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As usual the deomcrats are calling a loss a win. So yes I think that will continue they will keep loosing and calling it wins
2006-06-07 06:13:54 · answer #10 · answered by guitars451 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋