will the next republican rebound be more or less religious then the last?

[mizzou]

Curious, because I don't mind the economic core belief of the republican party, but I have a huge distaste for their fanatical behavior on certain issues.

It's obvious the republicans will surge next election, its just part of the cyclical nature of a two party system. I just hope it doesn't cycle into something resembling the coming of a faux christian guard.

I will also accept, just as religious, or as equal to.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Not likely a problem. The only one out there is Palin, and she hasn't a chance of winning. The Dems and independents will see to that.

 

[Craig234]

Their main agenda is serving the rich. The religious right are one of the groups they pander to to get elected. I think the answer will be based on the politics - how much do they need their votes.

 

[BruceLee]

It is very difficult to appeal to a majority when maybe 5% of the country stands to benefit from a particular ethos. The best way to appeal to a constituency is to seek the poorly educated and convince them they are better off with a particular set of ideals. Since the most religious portion of the country happens to be the least educated, playing the religious card is a logical fit.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bible_belt

and

http://www.statemaster.com/graph/ed...com_a_bac_deg-who-completed-bachelor-s-degree

 

[Infohawk]

More religious because there the core of the party and can be counted on.

 

[Carmen813]

Not likely a problem. The only one out there is Palin, and she hasn't a chance of winning. The Dems and independents will see to that.

Huckabee too...and Huck is less polarizing than Palin. Hell, I love listening to him debate. I think he's wrong, but at least he doesn't think I'm not part of "real" America for disagreeing with him.

 

[Craig234]

It is very difficult to appeal to a majority when maybe 5% of the country stands to benefit from a particular ethos. The best way to appeal to a constituency is to seek the poorly educated and convince them they are better off with a particular set of ideals. Since the most religious portion of the country happens to be the least educated, playing the religious card is a logical fit.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bible_belt

and

http://www.statemaster.com/graph/ed...com_a_bac_deg-who-completed-bachelor-s-degree

The American evangelicals are far larger than 5%. Think closer to 25%. Check Kevin Phillips' "American Theocracy", but don't plan to sleep without nightmares for some time.

 

[Nemesis 1]

Depends on the times . 3 years much can change.

 

[cubeless]

if the rep have learned anything we will see local picnics where people can get registered and sign up for absentee ballots in the spring and then local picnics where they can get help filling them out in the fall... this will be the new age bus'em in... weenies and potato salad can buy a lot of votes in middle america...

and i bet a nickel that the next candidate will not be wearing it on his/her sleeve (religion, not potato salad)

 

[Vic]

More, they are the core base of the GOP. And it's not religious, it's the religious right. Religion is more or less bipartisan in the US. The religious right, however, has been brainwashed into believing that Democrats worship Satan. And the religious right's agenda is anything but small govt.

 

[PJABBER]

I predict that by November, 2010 the electorate of all persuasions will be praying for a Republican rebound even harder than they are right now.

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[Kadarin]

I would vote Republican more often if they would just kick the religious frootloops out of their party. I do NOT want someone in office who will advocate or want to mandate the teaching of "Intelligent Design" in science class, and so forth.

 

[woolfe9999]

The American evangelicals are far larger than 5%. Think closer to 25%. Check Kevin Phillips' "American Theocracy", but don't plan to sleep without nightmares for some time.

That's about right. Though I read somewhere that about 15% of evangelicals are liberal.

- wolf

 

[BruceLee]

The American evangelicals are far larger than 5%. Think closer to 25%. Check Kevin Phillips' "American Theocracy", but don't plan to sleep without nightmares for some time.

Re-read my post. If it didn't make sense to you, I can dumb it down a little.....

 

[Carmen813]

I predict that by November, 2010 the electorate of all persuasions will be praying for a Republican rebound even harder than they are right now.

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I'm praying that we get politicians who work in the best interest of the country as a whole. I could give a damn if their name comes with an (R) (I) or (D).

 

[Craig234]

Re-read my post. If it didn't make sense to you, I can dumb it down a little.....

I'd be impressed if you could get it any further that direction.

 

[Craig234]

I'm praying that we get politicians who work in the best interest of the country as a whole. I could give a damn if their name comes with an (R) (I) or (D).

The problem with that it that it's naive. There's somethig to it, but it ignores the real situation.

It's like saying "I'm going to the ford dealer. I hope he tells me to buy another brand if it's better."

Some people pressure politicians to lie to them. The system forces te politician to raise buig bucks to run - and then a voter will ask them to say they don't weight that.

 

[Carmen813]

The problem with that it that it's naive. There's somethig to it, but it ignores the real situation.

It's like saying "I'm going to the ford dealer. I hope he tells me to buy another brand if it's better."

Some people pressure politicians to lie to them. The system forces te politician to raise buig bucks to run - and then a voter will ask them to say they don't weight that.

Well, I'm a little drunk at the moment (okay, a lot drunk...I had a few to many rum and cokes). Obviously I'd prefer politicians who agree with my ideology, but I'd also prefer a non-corrupt moderate republican who has the interests of his constituents in mind over a corrupt bought and paid for democrat. (or vice versa, ect...my fingers are going numb)

 

[Craig234]

Well, I'm a little drunk at the moment (okay, a lot drunk...I had a few to many rum and cokes). Obviously I'd prefer politicians who agree with my ideology, but I'd also prefer a non-corrupt moderate republican who has the interests of his constituents in mind over a corrupt bought and paid for democrat. (or vice versa, ect...my fingers are going numb)

Believe it or not, me too. Doesn't come up much since I don't see much of those Republicans.

 

[Avvocato Effetti]

I believe the next rebound will be led by the Tea Party crowd. As opposed to previous years when the Moral Majority and Christian Coalition held sway.

It's obvious that Obama and crew seek to establish and Oligarchy. The rank and file Liberals/Democrats/Heathens don't even know what that is but many can smell a rat.

Liberal/Democrats/Heathens who are questioning the direction their group has taken will need a place to go. Right now, the Republican Party (it's many faults notwithstanding) is the only place to gather to save Freedom.

 

[Robor]

I believe the next rebound will be led by the Tea Party crowd. As opposed to previous years when the Moral Majority and Christian Coalition held sway.

It's obvious that Obama and crew seek to establish and Oligarchy. The rank and file Liberals/Democrats/Heathens don't even know what that is but many can smell a rat.

Liberal/Democrats/Heathens who are questioning the direction their group has taken will need a place to go. Right now, the Republican Party (it's many faults notwithstanding) is the only place to gather to save Freedom.

What a load of bullshit. Go wrap yourself in the flag and celebrate your false patriotism.

 

[Red Dawn]

It's obvious that Obama and crew seek to establish and Oligarchy.

Yep that's why they voted for Hilary Clinton...oh wait, they didn't.

 

[daishi5]

I'd be impressed if you could get it any further that direction.

Try reading it again, he did not say what you think he said.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Curious, because I don't mind the economic core belief of the republican party, but I have a huge distaste for their fanatical behavior on certain issues.

It's obvious the republicans will surge next election, its just part of the cyclical nature of a two party system. I just hope it doesn't cycle into something resembling the coming of a faux christian guard.

I will also accept, just as religious, or as equal to.

Let's hope not. The Republicans need to become a true fiscally conservative party again and leave the religious stuff out.

 

[Red Dawn]

Let's hope not. The Republicans need to become a true fiscally conservative party again and leave the religious stuff out.

Well if they can move to become more socially liberal or at least moderate they'd be doing themselves and the country a huge favor.