Meanwhile, back at the 2006 Congressional elections. On their own terms.

[pinto]

Let’s consider something totally different.

Let’s allow that many Republican voters sincerely think they are acting in their own interests when they pull that level, fill in the oval or electronically cast their vote for a Republican candidate.

Let’s allow that they care as much about the country as we do.

I don’t mean the extremist, fringe folks - they need to be ignored - you know?

I mean the voters that feel they are generally making a good choice for their communities and their families in casting their ballot for a Republican.

Let’s give them that. And call them on it.

In 2006, Democrats have a great opportunity to address the Republican agenda, on their own terms.

 Have they lived up to their promise of a clear ethical standard in government?

 Have they made government more accountable to you?

 Have their fiscal policies brought a higher standard of living to your families?

 Have their tax cuts made a difference in your standard of living?

 Have they said how you and I are going to repay the federal deficit?

 Have they brought you a more efficient government, as promised?

 Have they made your health care more available, or affordable, as promised?

 Have they cut your prescription drug costs, as promised?

 Have they sponsored a workable immigration policy, as promised?

 Have they refrained from “nation building”, as promised?

 Have they made your world safer?

 Have they met the promises that got them your vote?

[KingFlorez]

1. Good ideas

The people you refer to are what I consider to be part of the moderate majority in America, they have believed the lies of the Republicans and some are fed up. Those are the people we need to put us over the top.

[waiting for hope]

2. So true...

Then there are so many out there that just will not believe that Bush and the GOP have not been good for this country. They (and I am referring to some family members that I can not even talk politics to because it's gotten so heated) honestly believe that morals can be legislated and that there is nothing wrong with mixing politics and religion (by the way, did you see Carter on MSNBC discussing how closely aligned the fundies are with Islamic extremists with their idealogical beliefs?) .... It's really scary that there are so many people that just don't get it. The Argentinians had it right in saying Bush is the terrorist.

[No Exit]

3. Are you better off today than you were 5 years ago??

I haven't met one person who answers "yes". And I know a lot of republicans.

[Aimah]

4. Those questions would be good on a call script.

For those doing call lists for an election. If you ask who they're going to vote for and they say a Republican. Maybe ask them a couple of those questions to make them think about their vote. Tell them what your candidate plans to do on those issues.

[MH1]

5. Good idea. n/t