Yes, we can.

[innerSpaceman]

I'm frankly embarrassed for Obama supporters. He's becoming more craven and hypocritical with every passing day, and he hasn't even officially become the candidate yet. Ugh, by summer, he's not going to [i]remotely resemble the White Knight his fans picture him as.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

1) They are only up for re-election every 6 years....removing them from accountability(unless they plan to run for President).

If your claim is that running for election more often prevents flip-flops, I'd disagree with you there.

2) Old boys(and girls) network.......many of them are Senators first and Democrats/Republicans second; often changing their votes to help out an old friend across the aisle. The Senate is far less partisan then the HoRep.

I see only assertions here, not facts - please explain.

3) Senators, with a few exceptions, have been around for a lot longer than most other national level politicians......you are just more likely to contradict yourself the longer you have been around; situations and even personal views change.

Now that I can agree with.

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

If your claim is that running for election more often prevents flip-flops, I'd disagree with you there.
I see only assertions here, not facts - please explain.

I have no facts to back up either of these two assertions....just my take. It does seem to me that if you flip flop today and you are up for re-election either this year or the next you are much more likely to be called out on it then if your next election is 5 years away.

One thing is true.... Kerry, Gore, and Dole were all painted, successfully I might add, as flip floppers.....they were all Senators.

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I'm frankly embarrassed for Obama supporters. He's becoming more craven and hypocritical with every passing day, and he hasn't even officially become the candidate yet. Ugh, by summer, he's not going to [i]remotely resemble the White Knight his fans picture him as.

Even with the massive turnouts in the dem primary, I think this general could be a very low turn out. Rabid Hillary supporters won't be excited about Obama, Obama cultists wouldn't be excited about Hillary, and McCain has no clue how to appeal to his base.