2006-11-30 04:50:37 · 6 answers · asked by ? 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Probably. Many grass-roots conservatives have very big issues with McCain and Giuliani, and Romney is not well known (yet). George Allen, a leading conservative hope, imploded.
I predict that if McCain or Giulani get the nomination, many conservatives will stay home and the Democrat will win. I wouldn't like to see it, but that's my guess as of now. A lot could change.
Giuliani would have been a great candidate for NY governor or senator this year. In my opinion, he blew it. Big time.
2006-11-30 04:52:24 · answer #1 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The marriage of the religious right to the republican party has partially led to it's downfall. I think people are ready to move away from radical conservatism, and come closer to the center. This country was born out of a willingness to accept and tolerate independent views.
I don't think that the pro choice views of these candidates would lessen their popularity with the public. A Republican party that wishes to have a chance of holding on to the capital will also likely take a more centrist view of the candidate they choose.
2006-11-30 12:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by Samuel Crow 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
McCain and Guiliani are pro-choice, but Romney is not. He is a pro-lifer, who believe abortion should only be allowed for rape, incest and danger to the life of the mother. Guiliani hasn't got a chance in Hades of capturing the nomination. Too many conservatives reject his social views. McCain appeals to many on both sides of the coin and he probably has a very good chance to snare the nomination. Romney? I don't like the man, can't put my finger on it, but something about him rubs me the wrong way.
2006-11-30 13:29:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Probably. Primary voters tend to be more idiological than average. It is hard for a centrist to win the nomination in either party.
2006-11-30 13:01:57 · answer #4 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I hope the Republican voters will get past the whole abortion issue. People who vote strictly on the issue of abortion on either side are morons. We have much bigger issues than what people do with an unplanned pregnancy!
2006-11-30 12:55:33 · answer #5 · answered by El Pistolero Negra 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't think so. Now people realize that even if reps stack the judiciary in their favor, and are in the majority of both houses and the executive branch, they STILL won't get rid of abortion. Either because they can't or they won't. But either way, it is a NON issue when electing president.
2006-11-30 12:53:21 · answer #6 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋