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Does anyone know someone who is crossing party lines this election?

P: 10/31/2008 8:50:39 PM
MaggieB Ideal Rock Total Posts: 638 Last Post: 8/27/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2008	I've been blown away by the number of prominent Republicans that have come out in favor of the Democratic candidate this election. Then I was even more blown away when my 75 year old uncle announced that HE was voting Democrat for the first time. (My 76 year old dad is still voting Republican, and not too happy with his brother!) Does anyone else know someone that is not voting their party this election?
Posted: 10/31/2008 8:50:39 PM

There are 37 replies to this message. There are 30 replies on this page.

P: 10/31/2008 9:07:12 PM
brazen_irish_hussy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,535 Last Post: 12/27/2008 Member Since: 6/13/2006	I know about a dozen republicans, mostly moderate, who will be voting for Obama. All them changed over when McCain choose Plain, they were truly horrified and it caused them to take a second look at Obama. My mom said if my grandpa was still alive he would have voted for Obama in this election. He was a republican politician for most of his life and I believe he actually knew McCain, but Palin is what he called one of the "house crazies". He left politics when that brand of conservatives took over the party.
Posted: 10/31/2008 9:07:12 PM

P: 10/31/2008 9:13:21 PM
miraclesrule Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,507 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/29/2008	Me too!! And honestly, some of the crossovers would have my first born right now if I would have put a bet on their vote a few months ago. It's shocking. _____________________________ Feeling Blue and Blech Today
Posted: 10/31/2008 9:13:21 PM

P: 10/31/2008 9:13:58 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,886 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	I know a well known radio personality who has always backed the republican party, but this election he's voting for Obama. His listeners are furious with him. I have known him since I graduated college, he's a straight shooter. I most likely will be crossing party lines as well. ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 10/31/2008 9:13:58 PM

P: 10/31/2008 10:19:36 PM
mimzy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,812 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/17/2007	yes, but in the wrong direction! [it's good to be good to people you don't understand]
Posted: 10/31/2008 10:19:36 PM

P: 10/31/2008 10:26:01 PM
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,218 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004	Date: 10/31/2008 9:13:58 PM Author: Kaleigh I know a well known radio personality who has always backed the republican party, but this election he's voting for Obama. His listeners are furious with him. I have known him since I graduated college, he's a straight shooter. I most likely will be crossing party lines as well. i hope so... and if Obama wins i'm sure you wouldn't mind sharing some of your diamonds with Dfire. it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone.
Posted: 10/31/2008 10:26:01 PM

P: 10/31/2008 10:30:38 PM
SarahLovesJS Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,972 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 2/3/2008	/delurk Tons, they're called PUMAs. /lurk Mrs. S<3JS
Posted: 10/31/2008 10:30:38 PM

P: 10/31/2008 10:44:57 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,886 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Date: 10/31/2008 10:26:01 PM Author: Dancing Fire Date: 10/31/2008 9:13:58 PM Author: Kaleigh I know a well known radio personality who has always backed the republican party, but this election he's voting for Obama. His listeners are furious with him. I have known him since I graduated college, he's a straight shooter. I most likely will be crossing party lines as well. i hope so... and if Obama wins i'm sure you wouldn't mind sharing some of your diamonds with Dfire. HA!! I am still conflicted. I am a republican. I wanted to vote for Obama, but now am having doubts. I want to see that tape that the LA times is holding hostage. I think my vote will go to Obama. I just need this one thing cleared up in my mind. You have given my MB away more times than I can count DF. You think I want to share the wealth with you?? Try again my friend, you even wanted my cake. Remember you said to AGBF, don't send the cake to Lisa, she's on a diet?? Paws off my cake, my MB and my diamonds... But you can have a shot of my grandfather's Remy Martin. You might need it after the election!! ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 10/31/2008 10:44:57 PM

P: 10/31/2008 10:56:31 PM
decodelighted Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,625 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005	Date: 10/31/2008 10:44:57 PM Author: Kaleigh I want to see that tape that the LA times is holding hostage. It's a toast ... a simple, cordial toast at a professional dinner amongst fellow academics. I don't think there's a big secret why they're not releasing it AT ALL -- they promised a source & they're sticking to their word. End of story. (IMHO) Why won't the Navy release the details of McCain's rumored FATAL car accident at the gate of a Navy Base back in 1967. The claim its "not topical" now. But Vanity Fair is suing for release. Apparently local policemen were called to the scene also & haven't remained as silent as the Navy Brick Wall. Oh, this was during the period McCain was a huge BOOZER ... DWI?? Where are his medical records after that accident that would show impairment or not? And where are PALIN's medical records? She promised to release them -- during a live TV interview. But nothing. Fishy fishy fishy. Wait 'til the whole horrible truth comes out. That'll have 'em talking for decades. Again IMHO. Oh ... and was she LYING when she promised to release them & didn't -- LYING like not taking public financing blah blah. Some LIES are a-ok I guess. (Not directed at you Kaleigh!!! Just thoughts I had after giving my opinion on the toast)
Posted: 10/31/2008 10:56:31 PM

P: 10/31/2008 11:48:36 PM
ImpatientOne Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,184 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 10/19/2006	Both of my 70+ year old parents and their spouses as well as myself are jumping the Republican ship in favor of the Democrat this time around. ImpatientOne
Posted: 10/31/2008 11:48:36 PM

P: 10/31/2008 11:52:27 PM
neatfreak Ideal Rock Total Posts: 13,434 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 2/17/2007	I know a number of people that jumped off the McCain ship after he chose Palin as well.
Posted: 10/31/2008 11:52:27 PM

P: 11/1/2008 12:23:30 AM
FrekeChild Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,877 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/14/2007	My dad's friend, a hardcore Republican, is voting for Obama. He's in that top 2% of the population wealth wise. He hates McCain. _______________________________ "Women are either goddesses or doormats." Pablo Picasso "In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain
Posted: 11/1/2008 12:23:30 AM

P: 11/1/2008 12:27:34 AM
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,218 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004	Date: 10/31/2008 11:52:27 PM Author: neatfreak I know a number of people that jumped off the McCain ship after he chose Palin as well. i was gonna vote for Obama until McCain pick a prettier VP. it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone.
Posted: 11/1/2008 12:27:34 AM

P: 11/1/2008 12:31:18 AM
FrekeChild Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,877 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/14/2007	Whatever you say DF. _______________________________ "Women are either goddesses or doormats." Pablo Picasso "In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain
Posted: 11/1/2008 12:31:18 AM

P: 11/1/2008 3:06:41 AM
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,218 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004	Date: 10/31/2008 10:44:57 PM Author: Kaleigh Date: 10/31/2008 10:26:01 PM Author: Dancing Fire Date: 10/31/2008 9:13:58 PM Author: Kaleigh I know a well known radio personality who has always backed the republican party, but this election he's voting for Obama. His listeners are furious with him. I have known him since I graduated college, he's a straight shooter. I most likely will be crossing party lines as well. i hope so... and if Obama wins i'm sure you wouldn't mind sharing some of your diamonds with Dfire. HA!! I am still conflicted. I am a republican. I wanted to vote for Obama, but now am having doubts. I want to see that tape that the LA times is holding hostage. I think my vote will go to Obama. I just need this one thing cleared up in my mind. You have given my MB away more times than I can count DF. You think I want to share the wealth with you?? Try again my friend, you even wanted my cake. Remember you said to AGBF, don't send the cake to Lisa, she's on a diet?? Paws off my cake, my MB and my diamonds... But you can have a shot of my grandfather's Remy Martin. You might need it after the election!! you should vote for Obama. he needs your Pa. vote my McCain vote doesn't count in Ca. it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone.
Posted: 11/1/2008 3:06:41 AM

P: 11/1/2008 9:47:54 AM
mimzy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,812 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/17/2007	Date: 10/31/2008 10:30:38 PM Author: SarahLovesJS /delurk Tons, they're called PUMAs. /lurk yeah....but that's just out of spite. [it's good to be good to people you don't understand]
Posted: 11/1/2008 9:47:54 AM

P: 11/1/2008 12:38:43 PM
Allisonfaye Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,302 Last Post: 11/5/2009 Member Since: 10/18/2004	I have been trying to get my husband to do this. But he won't. I was on the fence although I am not a diehard R. I am not even sure how I am registered. I was considering McCain until A) He said the economy was fundamentally strong and B) Palin. I think my husband and his mother are the only ones left voting for McCain. I have to leave the room when he talks to his mom on the phone. I told him to stop talking to me about politics when he reminded me this morning that Al Gore invented the internet.
Posted: 11/1/2008 12:38:43 PM

P: 11/1/2008 12:40:44 PM
vespergirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,904 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/29/2007	My husband & I are both independents, but he's voting Democrat this time. He actually hasn't voted at all for the past several elections, because he's hated all the candidates, so for him, actually bothering to go vote for Obama is a big deal - it means that he really believes in this candidate.
Posted: 11/1/2008 12:40:44 PM

P: 11/1/2008 2:16:38 PM
Elmorton Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,744 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2007	Several of my friends who are in the armed forces and usually vote Republican are voting Obama, basically because they believe that with McCain there is no end in sight to the stuff in the Middle East and they're sick of being shipped over there and watching their friends die. I will say that I do have other friends who are soldiers though and are still sticking with McCain because they believe he'd be a stronger advocate for them.
Posted: 11/1/2008 2:16:38 PM

P: 11/1/2008 2:24:31 PM
ksinger Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,202 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/30/2008	Well, I personally know a few who are jumping party lines this year, mostly moderate Republicans very uncomfortable at the tenor of McCain campaign in general and finally sent over the edge by the choice of Palin. I went to Norman Oklahoma this morning (home of Oklahoma University) and the lines downtown for early voting were just stunning. A full city block long - and Norman is NOT a large city at all. And being a college town I suspect it isn't all that conservative, at least by Oklahoma standards. McCain will of course, win here, but I will be so interested to see the actual popular vote margin here when all is said and done...
Posted: 11/1/2008 2:24:31 PM

P: 11/1/2008 3:08:50 PM
Abril Cut Rock Total Posts: 131 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 4/1/2008	My parents who usually vote Republican are voting for Obama this year.
Posted: 11/1/2008 3:08:50 PM

P: 11/1/2008 6:07:38 PM
SarahLovesJS Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,972 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 2/3/2008	Date: 11/1/2008 9:47:54 AM Author: mimzy Date: 10/31/2008 10:30:38 PM Author: SarahLovesJS /delurk Tons, they're called PUMAs. /lurk yeah....but that's just out of spite. The question was not why people were crossing lines, it was if we know anyone that is. Mrs. S<3JS
Posted: 11/1/2008 6:07:38 PM

P: 11/1/2008 6:13:23 PM
luckystar112 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,797 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 1/8/2007	I know people who are crossing lines both ways, as well. My mom will be voting Repulican for the first time...my co-worker will be voting democrat for the first time.
Posted: 11/1/2008 6:13:23 PM

P: 11/1/2008 6:52:44 PM
gwendolyn Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,544 Last Post: 11/12/2009 Member Since: 8/4/2007	ETA: Besides the people on forums and things, only 2--Republicans who will be voting Democrat. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ UK Wedding: April ?th, 2010 US Reception: May 30th, 2010! Out of Context Theatre presents...ladypirate: "Gwen, you would make a terrible medieval catholic priest!" 'One day you will do things for me that you hate. That is what it means to be family.' -Jonathan Safran Foer, 'Everything Is Illuminated'
Posted: 11/1/2008 6:52:44 PM

P: 11/1/2008 10:15:26 PM
purrfectpear Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,696 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/31/2008	My parents are Republicans. My mom talked about Obama like he was the antichrist for the first month. Then she started really listening to both candidates. Then the Palin pick. She's voting for Obama (my dad too) now. Palin was really the final straw "Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn." -Gore Vidal
Posted: 11/1/2008 10:15:26 PM

P: 11/1/2008 10:19:30 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	The other half (I can't vote). "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 11/1/2008 10:19:30 PM

P: 11/1/2008 10:34:57 PM
MaggieB Ideal Rock Total Posts: 638 Last Post: 8/27/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2008	Date: 10/31/2008 10:30:38 PM Author: SarahLovesJS /delurk Tons, they're called PUMAs. /lurk I'll be interested to see how their tons of numbers compare to the Republicans that crossover. I'll admit, I have no idea. I don't personally know a PUMA. I went trick or treating with my neighbors and their children last night. Both sets of these neighbors have McCain-Palin signs in their yards so I thought maybe they knew a PUMA, but they didn't either. They had lots of Republican friends and relatives defecting the other way though. I guess we'll find out soon enough.
Posted: 11/1/2008 10:34:57 PM

P: 11/1/2008 10:38:43 PM
SarahLovesJS Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,972 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 2/3/2008	Date: 11/1/2008 10:34:57 PM Author: MaggieB Date: 10/31/2008 10:30:38 PM Author: SarahLovesJS /delurk Tons, they're called PUMAs. /lurk I'll be interested to see how their tons of numbers compare to the Republicans that crossover. I'll admit, I have no idea. I don't personally know a PUMA. I went trick or treating with my neighbors and their children last night. Both sets of these neighbors have McCain-Palin signs in their yards so I thought maybe they knew a PUMA, but they didn't either. They had lots of Republican friends and relatives defecting the other way though. I guess we'll find out soon enough. Estimates range, one estimate from Susan Estrich(sp) a few months ago was around 2 million. Mrs. S<3JS
Posted: 11/1/2008 10:38:43 PM

P: 11/1/2008 11:14:05 PM
miraclesrule Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,507 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/29/2008	At the risk of sounding like a dumbass, what is a PUMA? (I know you're not talking about my daughter's green sneakers) _____________________________ Feeling Blue and Blech Today
Posted: 11/1/2008 11:14:05 PM

P: 11/1/2008 11:29:06 PM
SarahLovesJS Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,972 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 2/3/2008	Date: 11/1/2008 11:14:05 PM Author: miraclesrule At the risk of sounding like a dumbass, what is a PUMA? (I know you're not talking about my daughter's green sneakers) Can't link you since it would send you to another forum, but search for Party Unity My A** as well as "Just Say No Deal." Mrs. S<3JS
Posted: 11/1/2008 11:29:06 PM

P: 11/1/2008 11:34:26 PM
miraclesrule Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,507 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/29/2008	Thanks Sarah, that was a fairly unambiguous clue. This is why I loathe party affliliations. They are just like gangs. In fact, the entire gang psychology can be understood when taught with a political party analogy. Now, if society could only use the same philosophy in politics as they do when dismantling gang psychology in it's formative stages, maybe we could achieve some real political breakthroughs. _____________________________ Feeling Blue and Blech Today
Posted: 11/1/2008 11:34:26 PM

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