2007-02-20 22:14:13 · 11 answers · asked by buzzzard 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I have long believed that either party espousing a religious group would be disastrous. So, in a nutshell, yes. Does this mean I am politically against Christianity, or those religious groups who vote similarly to Christians at the polls? Probably not, but, I don't consistently vote with them, either.
I am a Christian. I respect my Jewish forerunners. I hold out the hand of friendship and partnership to my Islamic brothers. We all worship the same diety, and hold many of the same values. We can use that as a basis for co-operation and unity. Until then, understanding is a pipe dream.
2007-02-20 23:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by sjsosullivan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...people keep saying that the religious right is going to screw up the Republican party, but it has yet to do so. The Republican party has always done a good job of centering their ticket, which is why the Rebublicans have won 5 of the last 7 Presidental elections
But both parties need to watch that a small group of hardliners don't pull their tickets down, either on religion, abortion or taxes.
2007-02-20 22:53:13 · answer #2 · answered by jerry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if they start fighting a proper fight! Fight to win Iraq with sound reasons...Address legitimate Civil Rights, the economy for the average person and keep up with legitimate family oriented values. Mitt and the others people will not vote for: Guilliani won't get out of the gate. If they keep McCain, they may as well hand it to Hillary. They need someone a little younger that has appeal.
2007-02-20 22:30:28 · answer #3 · answered by ShadowCat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but of the three Candidates so far only McCain can get the vote of the religious right. They won't vote for Romney and Probably not Rudi
2007-02-20 22:22:45 · answer #4 · answered by pretender59321 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it. I would say that I'm part of the "religious right," and I realize that a Democrat will become President unless the GOP nominates a centrist like Giuliani or McCain.
2007-02-20 22:19:38 · answer #5 · answered by NoLeftTurn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I am going to ignore them. I have cousin who is such a person and I can firsthand that her decision are made purely on his/her religious convictions. She voted for Bush because she felt he was the chosen one, his religious spuiting pushed her over the edge. She's not alone unfortunately. But it is now time for the liberals and less conservative to put their money where their mouth is and go to the polls.
2007-02-20 22:19:47 · answer #6 · answered by Diane T 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are smarter than that. I believe that they will back Mike Huckabee, and that he will be the next Republican nominee. However, if he does get elected, he will not finish his term. He will be impeached because of fraud during his term as governor of Arkansas, when he helped divert medicare and medicaid funds to other places, rather than for what it was intended for, which was long term medical care for elderly and disabled.
2007-02-20 22:59:22 · answer #7 · answered by ProLife Liberal 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hard to predict. Extremists on both sides of the political spectrum are making a hash of our government and political system. I am sick and tired of all of them and all their media propaganda wonks. If Iran gets nukes.... God help us all!
2007-02-20 22:22:23 · answer #8 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope so. Especially if it looks like Rudy is gaining momentum.
Guilani has no place in the GOP
2007-02-20 22:29:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you think they are responsible for the9/11? Hunter/Huckabee are decent GOP's everyone should look into them as well as all others. Many have shady backgrounds.
2007-02-21 01:27:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋