John Greene
John Greene
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We'll see Bush charging up his base, but in ways that won't alienate other folks. It's hard to do both things. But there are not enough base voters in either camp to win, so they need to reach out to the middle and poach the other guy's turf.
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It's really hard to tell whether this will be a blip on the radar screen or whether it reflects a deep change in public opinion. A lot will depend to what extent Sheehan and her vigil link up with the disquiet we're seeing in public polls, especially with the people who haven't been opposed to the war in the past.
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It is very hard to handicap this kind of race because it is likely to be won by just a plurality of the vote. And perhaps a relatively small plurality at that.
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Initially, this helps Bush because it has him taking charge, showing leadership, marshaling the power of his office.
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It's still early in the process, ... Senator Inhofe is going to have to sit up and listen.
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The basic idea that God is in charge and he expects people to behave and he isn't happy when they don't - that's a very common idea.
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The basic concern about the poor and preventing budget cuts is not a new concern. They're just more vocal and active about it than they have been in a long time.
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There's very little to gain from a debate and there's always a possibility they'll make a mistake and give the other candidate a chance to get back in.
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It's not at all untypical for multiple groups to form among Christian conservatives or other groups as well. There may be slightly different goals.
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The investment in rare coins has captured the public's imagination. People feel in their gut that it's a bad idea. That's devastating for a governor who's never been flashy but had the Taft reputation for integrity and good judgment.
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Their very success has brought extra criticism that feeds this sense of being persecuted, ... Before, they felt a lack of respect. Now, they feel some hostility.
They did not play well and the 'chemistry' was missing.
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There is some fear that they might perhaps, on some issues like abortion, carry out a kind of Catholic jurisprudence rather than reflecting a broader point of view.
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What Petro is competing for are the more moderate Republicans and conservatives who are not as committed on the tax issue.