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In reply to the discussion: My biggest fear about the GOP - they are going to wise up about social issues [View all]LynneSin
(95,337 posts)those that are defined as Independants or undecides may be swayed.
Case in point.
INDIANA: Lugar, a moderate republican was ousted by a right-wing republican but when said right-wing republican disparaged women (saying women who get pregnant by rape is 'god's wills') he lost.
DELAWARE: Moderate Dem Mike Castle was a shoo-in to win Joe Biden's old senate seat but was defeated by right-wing crazy Christine O'Donnell. Castle has never lost a statewide general election in 40 years even though democrats far outnumber republicans. Again it was the independants and undecided who normally helped Castle win election after election who opted to go with democrat Coons over crazy O'Donnell.
I doubt these social issues would make a difference in hardcore red states but could have an impact with swing states or as I call them 'purple states'.