I have no idea who the Dems could run as a strong contender next go 'round, but in my fantasy land that person runs on a strong platform focused on fiscal responsibility (reducing debt, developing alternative (non-federal) funding for social programs, streamlining social programs), smaller government, and restoration of personal freedoms, including freedom of association. I've long felt that the only real difference between the parties was gay rights and Roe v. Wade. So what would happen if the Ds co-opted the traditional conservative viewpoints and proved that the Rs are only socially conservative?

As I said -- it's my fantasy land. <sigh>

Wait a sec, we already had Goofy for president. Currently, we have his son Max. H'yuk.
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I fear the Dems have dug themselves into a deep hole, pandering to the far Left. As we have seen in this last election, there seems to be far more far right voters, than far left ones. (Thinaks in part to HUGE Republican voter registration drives at Churches...TAX EXEMPT Churches, but that is another thread)

I Hope McCain runs, as far as the GOP. As for the Dems, Gore has been quietly making some news of late.....Hmmmmmmm.... I wonder why?...... ;)

I too hope Hilary falls flat. As for Dole, He was my Pick in '88. Bush41 railroaded him, but good. And think, Had Dole Won in '88 (and possibly been re-elected in 92, as the Perotbots would not have split from the GOP in the numbers they did to escape Bush41) We Most definatley would NOT have Shrub in office Now.

The problem with the Democrats seeking the far left vote is that in some far left circles not voting is a mark of prestige. So while Republicans are runing church-held voter registration drives, far left fringies are stickin' it to the man by opting out of the electorate. And don't think this isn't a source of frustration. The Democrats have to draw their strength from the common man, so to speak. And right now that means heading toward the middle.

I'm glad there's at least one Democrat who is willing to speak up against this silly administration.
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Well, since you put it in this thread......

Are you suggesting that the predominant african-american churches throughout the south where Jesse and Al speak are registering republicans in droves? I know many Christians/Catholics who are registered democrats and may find you implication a bit insulting, as if someone who goes to church must, by default, be a republican.

I hate to tell you this, but I go to one of the largest churches in AZ, and I've never seen even one hint of a voter registration drive. I'm a bit confused.

Scaeagles, my daughter attended a homeschool group at a very large church here in Spokane. She did, anyway, until the homeschool leader, who also leads the church, sent us all an e-mail advising us to vote for the "more Christian of the candidates". We haven't been back.

I do Say i cannot speak for ALL Churches. If you are in a Church that does NOT cross it's politics with its message, than YOU are in a GREAT Church, and i wish I could be there to attend.

I am Catholic, WE were told to vote for a PRO CHOICE canidate is a SIN.
My Ex-Wife is raising my oldest 2 Baptist. THEY were told in sunday school the the best way to remember what party is the 'Good" party is that Domocrat means "DEMONCRAT." The party that wants to kill unborn babies, and just a few months ago were told again the DEMONCRATS wanted to Kill Terri Schiavo.

There are a number of Churches who also register Democrats, but obviously this last election were not as successful given they had no scare tactic to run on.

Churches in Ohio for instance wrere showing images of Long Lines of Homosexual couples at City Hall in San Francisco, and were told, If the Democrats win, this will be your town, etc... THEY CAME OUT IN DROVES.
(Droves, rhymes with Roves...as in his idea...)

I Say If ANY Church enters the Political arena. END thier Tax exempt status.
Pat Robertson makes Millions, pays ZERO tax?.....uh huh.

And before it gets Mentioned referring to above thread, Yes I Know, in 1960 good Catholics and Mobsters everywhere Put Kennedy in the White House.

(But would you realy have Wanted NIXON in the WH during the Cuban missle crisis? We would have been ALL Been toasted.)