Quote Originally Posted by thecurious1
:wtf: Just because there is a division in your "social circle" doesn't mean there is a split nationally. Again, on EVERY poll I've seen ... the majority believe BOTH Hilary and Obama will make great Dem candidates. Hillary and Obama have both stated that opinion many times as well, including once again last night.
This is what I've been seeing too. Almost all Democrats would be happy with either candidate. The two are very close on most issues, so there is no issue wedge to split the party. Democrats are mostly excited about their choice, and will give thier full support to either one.

That's not the case for the Republicans. Many Republicans do not think McCain is a real conservative. The religious right does not trust him. Many hate him for his campaign finance law. And many others hate him for his position on immigration. There are deep issue differences between him and large segments of his party. I doubt he can get the full support of those groups. They won't vote for a Democrat, but if they aren't excited about McCain, they won't get out to raise the money, knock on doors, put up signs, handle the phones, and all the other things that win campaigns. They might not even go to the polls on election day. McCain is in serious trouble no matter who the Democratic nominee is.

Quote Originally Posted by thecurious1
If the government is creating jobs, keeping them here, keeping us safe, protecting our rights, and remembering that they are civil servants of the people ... frankly, I don't care about the pork. If all American's were doing well ... I doubt they would care about the "pork". Besides, not all "pork" is bad.
If you are strictly Kosher, then all pork is bad. I think they should have spending that accommodates those with dietary restrictions due to health, religious or moral beliefs. The should be a menu:

Spending

  • Pork Spending
  • Kosher Pastrami Spending
  • Halal Lamb Spending
  • Vegan Tofu Spending

* All spending served with a side of national debt and burden on future generations!