I am a newcomer to the South. As a migrant frmo the northeast, there has surely been a culture shock following my move here. Now, I must admit, being the political junkie I am, I cannot resist talking politics, even with hard core republicans.
Here are some interesting vantage points from a red state:
I have met this within the republican party so far, pretty much not seen back in the northeast as easily for me:
Elderly white man, nice as can be, talk about why McCain being a military man, makes him much better suited to protect and defend the US. And that we have to take the fight to them, not sit back and let thins happen to us.
Doctors who dont want their taxes raised, and medicare benefits CUT.
Social conservative Christian women who want family values, ban on abortion, pro life.
Also: Racist men and women, who couldnt think of ever voting for a black man.
Thoughtful moderate republican women who want change, but are unsure of obamas experiecne. also afraid he'll raise taxes, and they cant afford that. Think mcCain's experience will be better for america.
Undecideds who are struggling and desperately want to vote obama, but have lots of peer pressure, as obama voters are hard to find.
Some are still there waiting to be convinced.
What does this all mean?
IT means that the republican base is not monolithic, and there are portions of it, that are reasonable enough to sway, given the right candidate the right message, and the right environment.
It means, that while there are low info voters everywhere, theere are actual DISAGREEMENTS about which it is hard for dems to get people's attention....
for example, those who are PRO DEFENSE<pro MILITARY, pro low taxes, low spending.</p>
For whatever its worth, obama is proposing a LOT OF NEW Programs a lot of spending. and ALTHOUGH it will all help americans, some philosophies dont think that is the way to go.....
Given all this,
I still say.
Where the heck have you all been these past 8 years?
how in the world would you vote for mccain given EVERYTHINg we know about him?
But Im trying to be impartial.