Full Version: A Perfect Political Storm
As we enjoy the rise of the political season with the beginnings of the Presidential posturing and bump and grind, I wonder again who could rise up as some Aurthurian candidate. Is it possible to run a campaign that would just suck away the support of the Dems and GOP and leave them with just the dedicated hardliners?
I have watched with joy as Ron Paul creates havoc for the GOP--there are plenty of stories out there showing the lengths the GOP will go to to try and step on ron paul supporters; canceling straw polls when their obvious prechosen is going to be crushed under the appearance of RP's supporters.
But there are always rouge candidates who do this. Ron Paul supporters are the Deaniacs of yesterday.
Ahh but to dream anyhow
What policies would a candidate need to pull voters away from both sides of the current 2 party system?
Are there any "new" ideas out there that would excite voters if they came from a charismatic leader?
Are there enough moderates on both sides along with the Independents to make this a reality?
I have watched with joy as Ron Paul creates havoc for the GOP--there are plenty of stories out there showing the lengths the GOP will go to to try and step on ron paul supporters; canceling straw polls when their obvious prechosen is going to be crushed under the appearance of RP's supporters.
But there are always rouge candidates who do this. Ron Paul supporters are the Deaniacs of yesterday.
Ahh but to dream anyhowWhat policies would a candidate need to pull voters away from both sides of the current 2 party system?
Are there any "new" ideas out there that would excite voters if they came from a charismatic leader?
Are there enough moderates on both sides along with the Independents to make this a reality?
Are there enough moderates on both sides along with the Independents to make this a reality?
Great questions Christopher, unfortunately, I can't discern what makes the sheep dance to the tune of the two parties. I do think that we are seeing a slow but perceptible shift in thinking. Lou Dobbs Independants, Ron Paul [l]ibertarians, and Naderites are all getting more exposure and garnering more supporters. I see this as a positive trend, but one that will have an effect on the two party system only when they see a drastic decline in finanical support.
People in both camps are so worried [and pressured by the parties] that the other side will win temporary control of congress or the White House, that they are blind to the fact that sacrifice in the short run, voting for the candidate of conscience regardless of the chance of winning, is the only way to ensure more parties and candidates have a chance at winning elections in the future. Nothing riles me more than hearing someone support Ron Paul's platform, but will vote for a Romney or a Guiliani strictly because of the statistical chance of winning the election. It's not like there is going to be a discernable difference between Hillary/Mitt/Rudy/Mike............
Great questions Christopher, unfortunately, I can't discern what makes the sheep dance to the tune of the two parties. I do think that we are seeing a slow but perceptible shift in thinking. Lou Dobbs Independants, Ron Paul [l]ibertarians, and Naderites are all getting more exposure and garnering more supporters. I see this as a positive trend, but one that will have an effect on the two party system only when they see a drastic decline in finanical support.
People in both camps are so worried [and pressured by the parties] that the other side will win temporary control of congress or the White House, that they are blind to the fact that sacrifice in the short run, voting for the candidate of conscience regardless of the chance of winning, is the only way to ensure more parties and candidates have a chance at winning elections in the future. Nothing riles me more than hearing someone support Ron Paul's platform, but will vote for a Romney or a Guiliani strictly because of the statistical chance of winning the election. It's not like there is going to be a discernable difference between Hillary/Mitt/Rudy/Mike............
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