What the HÊLL is with this guy’s left eyebrow? He’s like Spock on crack.
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Take away the pro-life part and he’s as Democratic as the next guy
He’s running primarily on a platform of fiscal responsibility, which used to be a GOP issue. As for pro-life not being the kiss of death in the Democratic Party, that would be news to anyone who watched the Dems in the Senate fall over themselves show that they were protecting the right to choose (under the code phrase, “right to privacy”) during the Alito hearings.
I mean, there’s no question that Casey supported Kerry, right? While the RINO label is too often applied to anyone to the left of Reagan, in Chafee’s case it probably fits. If the Senate ends up tied I would fully expect him to switch parties.
There’s been speculation that he would do that for years now. But, if you want to compare party mavericks, Zell Miller did a helluva lot more then just say he wasn’t going to vote for Kerry.
But doesn’t that prove the point? Zell Miller couldn’t get elected dog catcher as a Democrat now. Hëll, they had an article yesterday that claimed Alec Baldwin said “I loathe and despise him on a daily basis.” (Note to Alec: Hey man, get over it.)
As for being pro-life not being the kiss of death–two words; Harry Reid. Clearly the party has decided to try to broaden its appeal among pro-lifers. I guess that’s politically wise; it isn’t like all the members of NOW are gonna switch parties.
one party rule and the inevitable corruption that will follow.
Could anyone point out to me how this inevitable corruption is different from the current state of corruption we’re experiencing?
I think we’re awfully close to one-party rule NOW. If the Democrats don’t turn it at least somewhat around this fall, they’re done — and I share Bill’s reservations about what that would mean for the nation as a whole.
TWL
Zell Miller is retired and I don’t think he cares one way or another what Alec Baldwin thinks. I certainly don’t. Especially after making the mistake of renting the The Juror.
You do make a point about Reid, though. It’s how just as many republicans are squeezing pro-choices out of their party, the Democrats are trying to embrace them.
Still, I would be amazed if the Dems nominated a pro-lifer in 2008. Of course, it would be hilarious if they nominated Harry Reid and the GOP nominated a pro-choice candidate like Tom Ridge or Rudy Guilliani. The resulting fits from the extremists on both sides of the issue would be hilarious.
Anyway, getting back to the original point, the Democratic party remains solidly pro-choice. That is still the party’s official position and the view of the overwhelming majority of its members. Ten years ago, it was a killer, as Casey Sr learned. Today, Reid and Casey both show that you can buck the party’s official position on something used to be considered an article of faith in the party. Reid even shows that you can be pro-life and still rise to a top leadership position in party’s Senate caucus.
As for the GOP, is there anyone in a leadership position in House or Senate who is pro-choice? Chafee can get reelected to his seat, but does he have any chance of ever rising to a position such as majority whip?
Spector is the chairman of the Judiciary committee.
A committee chairmanship is not the same level as majority whip.
And lest we forget, he faced an organized effort to block his assuming that committee chairmanship pricely because of his views on abortion.
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Take away the pro-life part and he’s as Democratic as the next guy
He’s running primarily on a platform of fiscal responsibility, which used to be a GOP issue. As for pro-life not being the kiss of death in the Democratic Party, that would be news to anyone who watched the Dems in the Senate fall over themselves show that they were protecting the right to choose (under the code phrase, “right to privacy”) during the Alito hearings.
I mean, there’s no question that Casey supported Kerry, right? While the RINO label is too often applied to anyone to the left of Reagan, in Chafee’s case it probably fits. If the Senate ends up tied I would fully expect him to switch parties.
There’s been speculation that he would do that for years now. But, if you want to compare party mavericks, Zell Miller did a helluva lot more then just say he wasn’t going to vote for Kerry.
But doesn’t that prove the point? Zell Miller couldn’t get elected dog catcher as a Democrat now. Hëll, they had an article yesterday that claimed Alec Baldwin said “I loathe and despise him on a daily basis.” (Note to Alec: Hey man, get over it.)
As for being pro-life not being the kiss of death–two words; Harry Reid. Clearly the party has decided to try to broaden its appeal among pro-lifers. I guess that’s politically wise; it isn’t like all the members of NOW are gonna switch parties.
one party rule and the inevitable corruption that will follow.
Could anyone point out to me how this inevitable corruption is different from the current state of corruption we’re experiencing?
I think we’re awfully close to one-party rule NOW. If the Democrats don’t turn it at least somewhat around this fall, they’re done — and I share Bill’s reservations about what that would mean for the nation as a whole.
TWL
Zell Miller is retired and I don’t think he cares one way or another what Alec Baldwin thinks. I certainly don’t. Especially after making the mistake of renting the The Juror.
You do make a point about Reid, though. It’s how just as many republicans are squeezing pro-choices out of their party, the Democrats are trying to embrace them.
Still, I would be amazed if the Dems nominated a pro-lifer in 2008. Of course, it would be hilarious if they nominated Harry Reid and the GOP nominated a pro-choice candidate like Tom Ridge or Rudy Guilliani. The resulting fits from the extremists on both sides of the issue would be hilarious.
Anyway, getting back to the original point, the Democratic party remains solidly pro-choice. That is still the party’s official position and the view of the overwhelming majority of its members. Ten years ago, it was a killer, as Casey Sr learned. Today, Reid and Casey both show that you can buck the party’s official position on something used to be considered an article of faith in the party. Reid even shows that you can be pro-life and still rise to a top leadership position in party’s Senate caucus.
As for the GOP, is there anyone in a leadership position in House or Senate who is pro-choice? Chafee can get reelected to his seat, but does he have any chance of ever rising to a position such as majority whip?
Spector is the chairman of the Judiciary committee.
A committee chairmanship is not the same level as majority whip.
And lest we forget, he faced an organized effort to block his assuming that committee chairmanship pricely because of his views on abortion.