The war, though popular for the first six months or so, became unpopular relatively quickly. Republicans barely held on in 2004 with a 51% majority. In 2006, the war sunk the GOP. It is now 2007. The public and the politicians on both sides of the isle are more against this war than ever. in 2008, things will undoubtedly be worse and we will still be in Iraq. How can anybody say that any Republican candidate will have a reasonable chance?
My prediction: in 2008, when we win, the history books will write down that the war destroyed the GOP and they never had a chance, no matter which candidate they nominated. There are other factors as well: I think if Obama is our nominee, he will be a considerably more charismatic candidate than either Kerry or Gore was. In addition, there are strong fissues in the conservative movement over issues like immigration. But there is nothing that can match the all mighty stentch from this miserable war. People aren't going to remember that in 2007, most of the Democrats unfortunately broke down and signed a war funding bill. They are going to remember who lied us into the war in the first place. What do they have to offer us?
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It will be interesting to see the congressional results in 08. I'm sure a dem will pick up the white house, but the congress is less certain. Winning veto proof margins in the house and the senate would create an unprecidented opportunity to right all the wrongs this administration has done. Lets hope...
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