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It really depends on how quickly things change with the new president. If Obama jumps right in and gives free healthcare to everyone regardless of economic status (doesn't look like it's going to happen), then that would be interesting. If McCain steps in and gives massive tax cuts to promote economic growth, that would be interesting (doesn't look like it's going to happen). Honestly, I am skeptical that they will be able to keep their word, whomever is voted in. I don't think that they have any idea what little power they will actually have as president. Their hands will be tied unless they're able to muscle congress into passing bills that meet their goals.
If the US becomes an entirely socialist nation with the election of Obama, as many conservatives fear, then the conservatives will probably just dive further into their shells and pump up their strongholds in rural America. If McCain is elected and destroys all hope for socialized healthcare, then the democratic congress will attempt to pass the bills Obama pressed for in the first place.
I really honestly think America will always be divided. If it's not one issue, it'll be another: gun control, abortion, healthcare, social security, environment, education... There are always opposing opinions. That's what American politics is all about. I don't think that there will ever be a president with whom I agree wholeheartedly. That doesn't mean I will pack up and move elsewhere.
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