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Democrats, with the unsolicited aid of some Republicans, have put on a full court press for "values voters" in their bid to regain control of Congress.
Through various tactics, like tarring the entire GOP with the Foley scandal and capitalizing on defections by some Christians from the GOP, they hope to suppress the Christian conservative voter turnout. At the same time, they are courting the votes of those they can't discourage enough to stay home.
Democrats have been agonizing since Election Day 2004 over how to repackage their message to deceive values voters into believing they truly represent their interests. Never mind their promotion of same-sex marriage, abortion on demand and partial-birth abortion.
If not Christian conservatives, who will stand up for the unborn? Who will stand up for traditional marriage?
Who will better stand up for originalist judges and religious liberty?
Conservative Christians, I might add, didn't start this fight. They didn't issue the unconstitutional federal judicial edict severely restricting state regulation of abortions. They didn't try to change the thousands-year-old institution of traditional marriage. They aren't leading the assault on religious freedoms.
Christians should feast, not fast, on politics (http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=52535)
Republicans can win the Nov. 7 U.S. elections, party leaders say, but it would take what now seems to be an unlikely strong turnout to do it.
A top Republican pollster, who requested anonymity, referred to "very definitely trouble signs in many states of what we call the 'LRs' -- the lethargic Republicans," the Washington Times said.
The pollster does not think the GOP faithful will go Democratic, but rather just not vote at all.
Meanwhile, efforts to get out the vote are being stepped up, with Election Day less than three weeks away. President Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, Karl Rove, the president's chief strategist, and others are meeting with conservatives, emphasizing the importance of the mid-term election.
But, some find the message headed in the wrong direction. As Republican media consultant Craig Shirley put it, "It would be nice if the national party started talking about what we are for ... instead of simply trashing the left."
GOP sees strong turnout key to Nov. 7 win (http://www.gopusa.com/news/2006/october/1020_gop_turnout.shtml)
There is no doubt that the elected representatives on Capitol Hill are scrambling to point fingers, assign blame, backpedal and perform in a last minute effort to gain as many votes as possible before the pivotal November elections.
Efforts to paint one party as corrupt have left both sides pointing the finger at themselves. Voters are frustrated, and Congress is at a remarkably low (http://www.galluppoll.com/content/?ci=22435) approval level.
Despite the frenzied upheaval on Capitol Hill in these last few weeks before the elections, there are still issues of pivotal importance to the American people that wait to be dealt with and decided.
[Discussion of issues at the link]
In addition to these important pieces of legislation, the routine business of the Senate is also of vital importance to the future of the Judiciary, the role of the United States at the United Nations (U.N.) and around the world. The Senate has confirmed many of the judges that President Bush has nominated, but several key nominees are still awaiting confirmation in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Additionally, Ambassador John Bolton received a recess appointment to represent the United States at the U.N., but he has not been confirmed by the Senate, despite the excellent job that he has done so far.
It is increasingly apparent that issues that matter to the future of the United States are at stake in this election. Liberal members on Capitol Hill have voted time and time again against vital bills such as the Child Custody Protection Act, which is supported by over 80% of the American public, against confirming qualified judges to the courts and have listened to and supported groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in their efforts to remove traditional religious expression around the country.
Don’t let disgust, frustration or lack of trust keep you from exercising your historic and honored right to vote. Explore the issues, see where your candidates stand and vote accordingly. The frenzy, corruption and campaigns should not stop Americans from getting down to what really matters. Vote for issues.
Values Clear Amidst Corruption (http://www.cwalac.org/article_381.shtml)
CoreIssue
10-23-2006, 11:17 AM
We have no hope of finding morality in the Democratic Party. Lost cause.
But I don't see the Rep. Pary abounding with it either.
The Rep. need to fix themselves or we need a real 3rd Party to replace the Dems.
Sean Hannity is absolutely correct when he says that the election will not be over until the ballots are counted and it is up to us to assure that people vote. This election will be about turnout. If we want to punish ourselves we will stay home. I agree that Republicans largely have wasted the 109th Congress. I wish they had accomplished much more. Is that failing a reason to elect people who believe the exact opposite of what we do?
Consider also the matter of judicial nominees.
This has been the very best part of the Bush Administration. Judicial appointments are the one legacy of an administration that lasts long after it has faded into history. The Supreme Court Justices who were appointed by Bush may stay on the High Court for 30 years. Justice John Paul Stevens was appointed by President Gerald R. Ford in 1975. He shows no sign of retiring and is in excellent health. It is not only the Supreme Court Justices who are important. President Bush’s nominees to the Courts of Appeals have been superb. More than 98% of Federal appeals are decided at that level. Well under 100 cases are adjudicated by the Supreme Court.
If the Democrats take control of the Senate they have pledged to filibuster Bush’s judicial nominees. Even State Auditor Robert Casey, Jr., the Democratic nominee against Senator Rick Santorum in Pennsylvania, who says he is pro-life, also says he would support the filibuster of Bush nominees. James H. Webb, Jr., the Reagan Republican turned Democrat to run against Virginia’s Senator George Allen, also has indicated he would oppose Bush nominees. Those are the most conservative Democrats running. The other candidates who could win are in Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Ohio and Rhode Island and are strong liberals. There is no question that they would oppose Bush nominees.
When I was at the swearing-in of Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr., at the White House, Justice Clarence Thomas pulled me aside and he said, “If the other party had controlled the Senate, Alito would not have even gotten out of the Judiciary Committee.”
Thomas himself survived the Judiciary Committee despite Anita F. Hill’s accusations, but only because there were some moderate Democrats on the Committee then. There is none now. In fact, there is only one real conservative Democrat left in the Senate, Ben Nelson of Nebraska. There are a couple of liberals who will vote with the President on occasion, such as energy policy, but there is none other. And the Judiciary Committee is the most ideological of all the committees. The Senate Democratic Leadership has made sure that only leftists serve on that Committee.
Election Turnout and Alternatives (http://www.theconservativevoice.com/articles/article.html?id=19609)
CoreIssue
10-24-2006, 06:29 PM
Yep. I see a two fold approach needed.
First, keep the Dems out.
Second, get the Reps. back to being conservative. Not pro Big Business, which will gut them, guaranteed. But conservative values tha protect Average Joe Citizen.
In the General Elections the majority party cannot mimic those in the minority party for the simple fact that the majority is trying to retain power while the minority party is trying to acquire power. It is for this reason that Republicans and Conservatives must confine their votes of outrage and protest, their calls for “change,” their dismay with their slated candidates to the Primary Elections. This is especially true for the up-coming November 7th General Election.
Using the luxury of hindsight we stand witness to the consequences that “protest voting,” “voting for change” and voter apathy afforded the United States just fourteen years ago. During Bill and Hillary Clinton’s two terms – a time span when Democrats and Liberals reigned in Washington DC, the Gorelick Wall was constructed forbidding intelligence sharing between intelligence and law enforcement agencies, a critical element that led to the slaughter of over 3000 people on September 11, 2001.
Nuclear material was literally given to North Korea’s Kim Jong-il, a “good faith measure” that dramatically advanced the nuclear threat we face today. China acquired US defense and military technology under the guise of cooperation in the area of space exploration. Al Qaeda and Hezbollah were emboldened by the lack of response to deadly attacks on Americans and American interests around the world. And the US intelligence community was gutted to the point that human intelligence capabilities with regard to the biggest threat facing our country – terrorism – were practically non-existent.
Unless we want to “feel the pain” of returning to a “feel-good 90’s” style of government, Conservatives and Republicans can ill-afford to participate in casting votes of protest or outrage this election. In fact, with our country firmly ensconced in a battle for its survival with an ideological foe that wants to see the end of the United States and Western Civilization, we had better pray for a huge Conservative voter turn out on November 7, 2006.
The General Election Is No Time for Conservative Discontent (http://www.newmediajournal.us/staff/fsalvato/politics/10202006.htm)
Despite the remarkable progress made in recent weeks on pro-faith and pro-family issues, virtually all the mainstream media news about Washington politics has been almost completely negative. Apparently, the liberal media does not consider progress on traditional religious and moral values to be newsworthy, but only news about the Mark Foley scandal, being bogged down in Iraq, conservative voter discouragement, etc.
The results of this year's contest will determine whether America will keep moving forward in winning the culture war, or whether we will start retreating.
Be active this election! Much is at stake!
In closing, while I've approached this article from a positive viewpoint, allow me to offer a thought for those who are better motivated by negatives than positives:
What will Christians say to themselves (and to the Lord) if:
they don't vote this election,
we lose pro-family champions in the House and Senate,
after the election, a Supreme Court justice announces his retirement (two-thirds of the Court is now older than 65), and
we no longer have the necessary votes to confirm a fifth strict-constructionist justice to the Supreme Court and thus begin bringing the culture war to its well-deserved demise?
I certainly wouldn't want to try to explain that one to my friends or family (or especially to the Lord!). Just a thought for those who might need additional motivation!
Why Christians Must Vote in This Election (http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/10/afa/252006gst.asp)
It’s true that public opinion shapes elections, but elections also shape public opinion. Consider the impact of the strong showing by religious conservatives in 2004: for the last two years, Democrats have been trying to figure out how to make themselves sound more “spiritual” while commentators of every stripe pay new attention to values voters.
If, on the other hand, Dems win a sweeping triumph on November 7th, the media will trumpet the long-awaited demise of the era of conservative dominance, proclaiming a new age of secular enlightenment, tolerance, multiculturalism, peace, partying and rock n’ roll.
If conservatives feel discouraged now, try to imagine the paralyzing impact on right wing activism of cover stories and media analysis heralding the nationwide defeat of traditional, family friendly politics.
There is, very simply, no example in all American history of advocates who managed to strengthen their cause or advance their ideas by losing a high-profile, watershed election.
Framing the Debate (http://www.townhall.com/columnists/column.aspx?UrlTitle=eight_reasons_conservatives_m ust_vote_on_november_7th&ns=MichaelMedved&dt=10/25/2006&page=full&comments=true)
CoreIssue
10-27-2006, 04:25 PM
On some issues elections can shape public opinion. But not on serious, out there issues.
Either a Party gets on board with where the public wants to go or they get hurt.
The largest and still growing voter block are Independents. And for good reason.
They feel deserted by both parties. They know they are not listening.
Fertile ground for a 3rd Party.
The largest and still growing voter block are Independents. And for good reason.
They feel deserted by both parties. They know they are not listening.
Fertile ground for a 3rd Party.
Been there, done that. . . the third party that formed around Ross Perot gave us 8 years of Bonnie and Clyde in the White House.
As sorry as it is, the two party system provides the only realistic chance of getting elected and accomplishing anything.
CoreIssue
10-27-2006, 05:52 PM
Not true, Sid.
Third parties have risen and replaced one of the two majority parties historically.
That happens when one looses touch with the American people.
I am not talking weird people like Perot and so on.
I am talking when a group from one or both parties exit their parties, join together, and surplant the one that has failed the most.
The majority group being Independent are now the majority for a reason.
Saying we are stuck with what we have is not true.
Yep, it may take time, but the Republicans are barely better than the Dems now on many issues many people hold essential.
They have abandoned Joe Blue color, completely, in my book.
I am talking when a group from one or both parties exit their parties, join together, and surplant the one that has failed the most.
CI:
If the Democrats can't take over Congress in '06 like they believe is their destiny, their obit will be written.
. . . maybe then we can see a legitimate three party system evolve.
CoreIssue
10-27-2006, 07:15 PM
I understand what you are saying, Sid.
I have no intention of voting for Dems. But I am not pleased with the Reps.
There are some 3rd Parties potentially in the work. With good people in them.
They would draw votes.
Look what the Reps. are reduced to. Backing liberal Reps. over conseratives to win in the parties name, not a moral stance.
Back Lieberman over a Rep., when he has stated he is going to vote with the Dems. And has about a 90 liberal record.
This is telling people the idea of hope for change in the right way is hopeless as is.
Or, which is more true, I believe, America has gone so far away from morality and what is right, right does not stand a chance anymore.
If evangelicals don't see through the left's blatant, pathetic political plot to keep them away from the polls next Tuesday, their absence, the right's largest bloc of voters, will ensure the left's control of the 110th Congress.
Surely, evangelicals understand what's happening.
Surely, evangelicals will not be willing to be mere pawns passively allowing themselves to be moved around the political board by the cynical designs of Howard Dean, Ted Kennedy, Nancy Pelosi, et. al.
It is no accident that the cable television stations are still running Mark Foley stories 24/7 -- endlessly rehashing the embarrassing emails that the Republican Congressman exchanged with a young male page and endlessly exploring who "should" have accused Foley without evidence. The Media Research Center reported nearly four stories a day about the Foley scandal during a two-week period of late September, early October.
If the left can orchestrate a defeat of the social conservatives (no matter how slim), they will claim that traditional values and social issues are irrelevant to the American public. That is their plan: by discrediting conservative ideology and beliefs, by dismissing the values voters as irrelevant, the left will be unimpeded in their efforts to establish left-wing ideology into national policies and foreign policy.
Why attack the values voters?
True believers make unbelievers uncomfortable; and not just uncomfortable, but angry. Witness the left's efforts to tear down those who strive to live by Biblical principles. Witness the attempts at character assassination of anyone who takes a strong moral stance on social issues. It doesn't matter that those who hold to traditional values and strong ethical and moral stances tend to be gracious and kind [though not always] toward those who hold divergent views.
So why the anger; why the venom?
Strong faith and unbending commitment to principle deeply offends postmodernists who don't want to contend with boundaries or limitations on their independence. The incredible demonstration of the strength of Christian forgiveness by the Amish following the massacre of their children stands as a shining monument to Christian principles; so compelling was the impact of their devotion that many people -- including unbelievers -- were awed. But this is an election year, and a moment's notice is all the media dared give their example of Christian love -- it just didn't fit the agenda; they had to quickly "get back with the program."
After all, the left can't let truth and goodness get in the way of their lust for power.
Why Attack the Values Voters? (http://www.cwfa.org/articles/11690/BLI/dotcommentary/index.htm)
Daily media stories are full of doom and gloom for Republicans. If we are to believe these election accounts, the GOP is in an out-of-control downward spiral that cannot be fixed before the November 7 elections.
I don’t claim to be an election authority, but I’ve been around a long time and I have learned that the polls and the pundits aren’t always right And I think the pollsters may be off target in terms of this election.
Will the “values voters” show up at the polls?
It is imperative that we do.
I am urging Christians across this nation to study the candidates and the issues and then go to the polls to vote for those men and women that best reflect our values.
This election is far from over, even though many pundits want us to believe it is.
Let’s get out and vote. In the seven states where there are marriage protection amendments on the ballots—Arizona, Idaho, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin—I urge Christians to make their voices heard.
Pastors, this Sunday, encourage all of your parishioners to be at the polls on November 7 to accomplish their Christian responsibility. Let’s prove that the “religious right” continues to be a very significant voting bloc.
Time for Christians to Get Out the Vote (http://www.theconservativevoice.com/articles/article.html?id=19800)
eahaddix
10-31-2006, 06:52 PM
The largest and still growing voter block are Independents. And for good reason.
They feel deserted by both parties. They know they are not listening.
Fertile ground for a 3rd Party.
Apart from Bob Barr, I have not been impressed with any candidate. As a result, I do not vote.
However, to be fair, Core's words resonate with my opinion. I would favor a third party of Biblical Christians, if such a party would form.
I would favor a third party of Biblical Christians, if such a party would form.
Maybe the Catholic Church will form a third party. . . currently they are politically homeless.
Catholic social engineering closely resembles that of the Democrats, but the gay marriage plank and the abortion lobby of the Democrats are show stoppers.
The Catholics have problems with the Republicans over gun control, capital punishment, illegal immigration, open borders and the war on terror.
Time will tell.
CoreIssue
11-01-2006, 06:05 PM
Hmmmm. Lucky said Biblical Christian. That kinda leaves the RCC out. :tiphat:
If you lean towards Republicans but are convinced that the answer to your beefs lie with some political cartoon, consider what a Democrat Congress will push:
anti-war,
anti-religion,
anti-marriage,
anti-life agendas.We will be suffering through two years of showboating investigations while our leadership is trying to conduct a war with villains and deal with enemy states who thrive on the kind of politics that Democrats promote.
We will have Harry Reid as majority leader in the Senate. Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House. John Murtha as majority leader of the house. Charlie 'I never met a tax-cut I liked' Rengal chairing the Means and Ways Committee.
There is much more at stake than damn ideals or obsessing over let-downs.
Are elections about you or your country?
Get back in the game people.
Third Party God Complex (http://theottoshow.newsvine.com/_news/2006/11/02/424346-third-party-god-complex)
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