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Originally posted by elfstar
What I would like to point out is a rather subtle, and possibly unintentional aspect of your post. You suggest that Republicans support Bush simply because of his party affilliation, whereas Democrats support Kerry because he is not Bush.
I think that's a very important difference. The main reason for Democrats to support Kerry isn't that he is a Democrat, but rather that they have seen first hand the way Bush handles his job, and they know that practically anybody would be a step up.
I may be reading too much into what you said, but regardless I think there is some truth to it. I admit that many (probably most) Democrats would support Kerry regardless of his opponent, but I think in this election they have much more reason to stick with him than blind loyalty.
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You actually got my point. Many Democrats are so concerned with the policies of the Bush Administration and with President Bush that they are willing, even eager to put a Republican on the ticket with Kerry - John McCain. The feeling I get from conservative friends of mine is that they are "putting up" with Bush even though he has let them down. I was just curious if other conservatives or those who voted for Bush in 2000 felt that way. It is clear that the religious conservatives will support Bush, but as others have said, some of his support seems to be slipping amongst traditional conservatives.
edit/ By the way, this take on the Democrats and Kerry should not be seen as a lessening of my enthusiastic support of Senator Kerry. It is just a realistic view of the political world. Excuse me while I go straiten the Kerry for President sign out on my front lawn.
