Harken back to 1992.

An incredibly popular Republican President stunningly reversed trends and lost the white house. Upon reflection, the Republicans realized that a significant portion of their party was scaring a large percentage of Americans into the other camp. This led to the marginization of Pat Robertson and Pat Buchanan, who until that point wielded considerable power within the party.

The Democrats must now marginalize their own fringe. Honestly, they're not that far off from being a popular party again. They could start by 1) seeing through the transparent jealousy and attempts at manipulation by our enemies and so-called friends, and 2) by ceasing to self flagellate whenever someone says we should be ashamed for being the richest, most powerful nation on the planet.

I voted for Bush for three reasons: 1) he realizes we are in a fight that will only be won by the destruction of our enemies, 2) he does not fall for nations promising thier false friendship, and 3) Kerry did not have a discernable plan for winning the war against terrorism or in Iraq. Fortunately the Republicans are not as extremist as they were in 1992, and I could vote for them.

Unfortunately, a lot of those extremists are coming out of the woodwork to try and take credit for Bush's victory.

(I originally wrote this as a comment at Digital Warfighter.)

My girlfriend sent me this link comparing political party platforms. It's on the Libertarian site. I have to ask, why don't any of these questions refer to terrorism?

I'm voting for Bush, but I guess it's not because I like the Republican platform.

The highest possible rating is 700.

The highest possible rating, given the importance you assigned each issue, is 340.

You rated the Democratic stances 169.

You rated the Green stances 158.

You rated the Libertarian stances 137.

You rated the Republican stances 100.