With the Democrats pounding the White House Admin. and Republicans running for their lives in a serious way, do the republicans stand a chance of winning the 08 race without cheating this time (refering to 00' race).
And please dont bash me I considered to take both sides..there have been glorious republican days...but not with the current runs running.
2007-05-16 01:11:13 · 23 answers · asked by ironknuckles05 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Yes, the antics of Pelosi and Reid will chase away the fence sitters.
2007-05-16 01:33:34 · answer #1 · answered by vegaswoman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe the country is not going to be kind to the republicans in the 2008, the country has had a Republican in office for 8 years and has an extremely low approval rating. But also we don't have very strong democratic candidates either the top 3 are all minorities in politics to say the least the last only Catholic president was JFK, and now Edwards is running people still haven't gotten over religion as an issue in many cases, then Hillary is trying to but the first woman president and Obama the first African American president, so the top 3 contenders for the Democratic nomination have an up hill battle ahead of them, and as far and the Republicans they have a few well know candidates but when it comes to experience or their view on issues they fall a little short. So in 2008 it is going to interesting to see what the people of the nation decide right now anybody can win and anybody on top and fall, Hillary is in the lead for the nomination for now but that can change, and as far as the republicans they need to start getting better publicity right now nothing good enough is coming to light. Everything is up in the air anybody can win the next race in 2008 as long as they can prove their case to the nation.
2007-05-16 01:38:12 · answer #2 · answered by sweetkcr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Security will be a forefront issue. The Democrats have yet to really achieve anything since winning congress. It's politics as usual and this is why their approval rating is only 28%. They either need to fund the war or have our troops come home. 8 brave soldiers died the other day. If Congress wants to end the war then do it already. If the goal is to end the war then those 8 brave soldiers from my local area would be alive today. If they want to win then fund the war in a way that does not undermine our ultimate objective. They are a joke. Shame on them.
So, YES a Republican WILL win in '08 along with gaining seats in the next congressional election.
As McCain says "We were voted in to office to change government and government changed us.". The Democrats are doing the same thing reducing a solid victory into a spank on the pants to the republicans. When the Republicans return they will recall John McCains words. Especially "I'd rather lose an election then lose a war.".
2007-05-16 01:24:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the democrats nominate Hillary Clinton, it will polarize the republicans like no other candidate could. You'll see ads saying "Do you want 4 more years with a Clinton in the Oval Office?". And both sides will come out slinging buckets of mud, earlier, faster, and further than ever before.
And the 2000 race was won by the rules. If you recall, every single recount went the same way, no matter how Gore tried to say, "We should really count them this way this time." It's not the first time an election has been decided this way. If you want it changed, then work to change the rules BEFORE the election, not after.
2007-05-16 01:19:51 · answer #4 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You might be surprised, the Democratic Congress has a lower rating than Bush does at the moment.
Im a very right winged Republican, but what we need in 08' is an Independent in the White House. The Country needs to let off the battle of Republicans vs Democrats and focus on serious threats, finishing Iraq and taking care of Iran THE RIGHT WAY. We need somebody that is neutral on issues like abortion, gays, all of that and someone that is agressive but not OVERLY aggressive w/ the Military against the enemy.
I think Guillini fits that more than anyone else, but he classifies himself as a Republican.
2007-05-16 01:27:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Man against man,, Giuliani vs Hilary, or McCain vs Obama, or vice versa the Republicans still show victories according to the polls. While the polls show a majority of Americans would prefer a Democratic change in the chief executive, they apparently do not want Obama or Hillary. I personally believe the overall poll showing the preference for liberal government is more due to Bush's low popularity than a desire for Democratic leadership. As evidence I point to the low poll numbers Peloisy and Harry Lee are receiving for their Leadership in the Congress.
2007-05-16 01:21:49 · answer #6 · answered by Willie 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think that any Republican would beat Hillary Clinton.
And Al Gore would win against any Republican.
Those are the only obvious ones to me.
2007-05-16 01:29:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same thing was said last election; then Mr. Dean melted down and Mr. Kerry became the nominee. Of course the Repub's can win; depends on who the Dems run and what they do between now and the election.
2007-05-16 01:14:21 · answer #8 · answered by wizjp 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
LOL! When was last time a Democrat got over 50% of the votes?
Carter 50.1%
That should answer your question...LOL! Good Luck in '08!
2007-05-16 01:32:49 · answer #9 · answered by Bob L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off, your phase, 'cheating this time,' clearing shows that you are incapable of being unbiased.
thank goodness the doomsday pushing gore was not in the white house on 9/11, is all i can say.
republicans have a very good chance of remaining in the white house and i commend liberals for advancing our cause.
2007-05-16 01:28:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋