A Lifelong Republican ...

[Mme. Defarge]

Just receive this from a friend written about her husband who just died:

(He) "never stopped growing and changing. He was a lifelong Republican—for an interesting reason: because his favorite president, Abraham Lincoln, had been a republican. Over the years he became more liberal, and we agreed about most things in politics. This year I think I almost had him convinced to change his party, and he WAS an Obama supporter."

This time ...

[Yael]

1. I can relate.

May she be in peace. I am sorry for her loss. :hug:

[Mme. Defarge]

2. Obama is really something else ...

I keep hearing stories like this. He has struck a genuine and deep chord. Never seen anything like it in my 60+ years.

[Yael]

3. My Dad died recently

Cancer.

I have to wonder if he would have supported Senator Obama. He was a lifelong Republican.

My mom was >this< close to being on board with Senator Edwards. Unfortunately, she is convinced that Obama is the antichrist (don't ask :( )

If Daddy were still alive, I think he and I would have had a chance at her.

I am still working on her. :)

[AllentownJake]

4. My dad died of cancer last year

He was GOP but hated McCain. Mom switched from GOP to Dem in PA to vote Obama and actually started liking him before I did.

Wish my dad was alive too because I know he would have voted Obama

He tore up a bar in the south when he was in the army because his black friend couldn't get in.

:hug:

[Mme. Defarge]

5. Lost my mom, an non-smoker,

to lung cancer in '95. Wonderful memories of beating the pavement with her to campaign for Bill in '92, and celebrating with the Dems at the Portland Hilton on election night. I'd like to think she'd be for Obama. I think she would have. She is alway with me.

[Yael]

7. And to you, Mme. Defarge

:hug:

[roguevalley]

8. they stay with you all the time, honey. my mom died a year ago

yesterday and my dad ten months before. I see and hear things from them all the time. I hug you, honey.

[Mme. Defarge]

9. Merci, mon ami!

Interesting how time stops, isn't it?

[roguevalley]

10. like a block of concrete on your head. our house became a museum.

I wish you only love and peace. listen for your loved one. they will whisper to you.

[Phx_Dem]

11. I love that dog!

:D

[Yael]

6. To you, Jake

:hug:

[David Zephyr]

12. A tender and touching message.

I've never seen so many Republicans making the full jump from the GOP to the leftwing side of the Democratic Party. It's simply inspiring.

Thank you for posting your message. I'm sorry for your friend in losing her mate.

[and-justice-for-all]

13. Ab was not the Republican like we have today...nt

[Mme. Defarge]

14. To misquote Woody Allen in "Hannah and Her Sisters"

If Abe, TR and Ike came back today and saw all of the things being done in the name of the Republican Party, they would never stop throwing up.