I never thought the Republicans would turn against the Iraq war but everyday more and more Republicans are not supporting the war. Could it be because 70% of Americans are against the war?
2007-07-12 08:22:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The Republicans who are leaving the Bush fold are the ones who will be facing a tough reelection fight in their states in 2008. Pundits last week said that most of these Republicans have been against the war for some time, but the polls have now given them "courage" to speak out.
2007-07-12 08:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Republicans, like democrats, are elected by the voters in their districts or states. If the enough of their voters tell them how they feel on an issue (ie: the immigration bill, the war, etc...) then the onus is on the elected representatives to vote the way the majority of their constituency dictates.
2007-07-12 15:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is not just the war, his immigration nonsense, the out of control deficit, his pardon of an insider crony criminal, his support of a drug smuggler on the border, jailing border patrol guards who where doing their job, they wasn't to know that the drug smuggler was working for Bush. His personal demeanor has become silly, to watch. I personally believe that for all the clown he is, Kerry would have been worse,it is all very sad.
2007-07-12 15:35:43 · answer #3 · answered by niddlie diddle 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
AN upcoming election and a war weary nation.
2007-07-12 15:25:10 · answer #4 · answered by Jason J 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Even a Republican can see the disaster Bush has created..
2007-07-12 15:27:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
They are getting ready for election day. They'll do and say anything for votes.
2007-07-12 15:25:16 · answer #6 · answered by Global warming ain't cool 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
. They want to get reelected that is more important to them than any thing else.
2007-07-12 15:39:02 · answer #7 · answered by hdean45 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they need a win
2007-07-12 15:25:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because he has failed at absolutely EVERYTHING he has done while in office.
2007-07-12 15:25:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋