Regretably, politics is a numbers game. A dirty, dirty game.
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posted by manx
Even Kerry had some elements that were FAR too socially conservative - such as his personal anti-gay marriage belief.
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Kerry's anti-gay marriage views were very likely not even his, just as Bush probably thought it was very reasonable to continue the assault weapons ban, but that .05 percent of the vote comes in very handy when coupled with a few other compromises. This is why third parties will inevitably drain votes from similar platforms and parties willing to compromise(read sell-out) will rule politics. I personally find the rise of the evangelical vote a nightmare and would like to see religion removed from American politics forever, but pandering to it will probably never end. There has never been an admitted non-believer in the Whitehouse.