Reply #18: I disagree -- the Repukes have consistently nursed their base.

[Emillereid]

They have managed to shift the political spectrum so far to the right that issues that would really affect people's lives are not even on the table anymore -- they were able to do this because democrats too ran away from the so called liberal positions. In my talks with real people, I don't believe that most have themselves shifted to the right -- they still want decent, affordable and reliable education for their kids, efficient transportation, environmental safeguards, decent wages, affordable health care, etc., etc. Sadly many have told me that neither party addresses their needs -- so why bother voting. I can point out all the nuanced differences between the parties -- and for most, they don't get excited. I think they've been let down by the dems too long -- to believe us anymore.

Of course, I prefer Clinton over Bush -- but personally I'm tired of the lesser of the two evils choice. Clinton really wasn't all that great. This is the last election that I'm going to work or vote that way -- if the democratic party doesn't want to be the progressive party anymore -- fine -- I'm joining one that is.