Will more republicans jump ship and become Democrats as the republican ship sinks below the waves?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061102/pl_nm/usa_elections_kansas_dc
2006-11-02 06:18:55 · 11 answers · asked by courage 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Like rats off a sinking ship...
2006-11-02 06:22:37 · answer #1 · answered by Dastardly 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The only reason this is happening is because they either no longer believe in the Republican's philosophy, or, MORE LIKELY, want to run as Democrats to get more votes because once in power they do not have to do as their party wants. I do not believe any Rep. will become Dem. if the Dem. take over both houses in Washington. Rep. are already distancing themselves from George W. Bush and that would be the main reason any party switching would occur. People say the Rep. "ship is sinking" but I do not believe so. If the Dem. take over both houses the Rep. will just recooperate and prepare for the race in 2008 against whoever the Dem. finally decide on.
2006-11-02 06:25:22 · answer #2 · answered by Dirk D 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've been bustin my butt here in Colorado to get Rick O'Donnell elected, and I haven't seen anyone "jumping" ship. Seems to me the Republicans are more stable in their beliefs than any Democrat. Unlike Democrats, we have solid core beliefs. These don't change. Democrats are more likely to jump on whatever bandwagon is rolling thru town at any given moment. Sorry, but on Tuesday you will see what you've seen every election since '94, Republicans will turn out in mass numbers just to keep you crazy Dem's out of power. While we may disagree within our party on certain policies, we stick together come election day. That's what drives Democrats and the elite media crazy.
2006-11-02 06:32:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes there will be more of this after the election and No the Republicans will have no need to jump ship because the Republican party will win, i started to say prevail but i did not want to confuse you.
2006-11-02 06:22:30 · answer #4 · answered by daydoom 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps you may be on to something. I wouldn't be surprised if a third party would emerge to compete with the RNC DNC; sense both of their typical views reflect some extremes that most Americans find repulsive.
2006-11-02 06:23:08 · answer #5 · answered by Swordfish 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is going to happen when the Republicans keep both houses. Are the Democrats going to finally keep their word and leave the U.S.A.? I doubt it.
2006-11-02 06:24:25 · answer #6 · answered by fatboysdaddy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Democrats cant deal with real issues. they have to revert to tactics such as the BIG LIE, distortions, smears, creating scandals, diversionary tactics , fear-mongering, class war-fare and history revision
2006-11-02 06:27:57 · answer #7 · answered by Z A R I H S 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Of course. It happens every time the congress changes.
2006-11-02 06:23:01 · answer #8 · answered by notme 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
And the Leibermans will become Repubs.
Good riddance.
2006-11-02 06:21:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
We need to start looking at the politician and not his party .
It is a license to steal get elected .
2006-11-02 06:21:02 · answer #10 · answered by playtoofast 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋