tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11431815.post111077771092525247..comments2007-03-21T09:55:08.023-07:00Kennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04239556178143919695noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11431815.post-1111039113960963242005-03-16T21:58:00.000-08:002005-03-16T21:58:00.000-08:00Not sure I agree with everything you've said here. 1) The key to getting elected is not neccessarily issues, but mobilization. When you have conservative groups voting more than 2 to one over liberals, you have to have twice as many people agreeing with you on your stance (if you're liberal) to get elected, and that's not likely. 2) While I don't think the "anybody but a republican" minset will go very far, I think there is something to be said for making it an us against them battle (i.e. moving more to the left). For one, this actually sets up the governement for change when someone liberal does get elected. Two, Allowing the repulicans to move to the center shifts the center to the left. Again increasing the level of prgressiveism in each election. However, I'm also not really sure that I agree with your fundamental thesis that the Repulicans are becoming more centrist. Finally, 3) I think Kerry tried to walk to walk the pro-choice line and it didn't seem to pay off. However, I agree that abortion is the issue that's most harming the Dems, what they really need to do is reframe that issue using biblical or constitutional appeals or just avoid discussing it at all costs.<BR/><BR/>Except for those glaring errors good blog Ken. For more of my witty comments check mine out at www.livejournal.com/users/yelsohcBryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391927557596553456noreply@blogger.com