Seems John Kerry is well on his way to being the Democratic candidate for President in November. He’s already beating Bush in one poll too. My guess is that he does win the nomination, but for a variety of reasons I think he will lose the election. I’m pessimistic enough to believe that Hillary will at least run in 2008, whether she wins or not is anyone’s guess. The Clintons are ruthless enough that they will sabatoge the Democratic ticket in this round to leave the door open for her in ’08. I also believe that Bush can march us toward socialism faster than Kerry can, which is what the elites/powers that be want. With a Republican controlled legislature, there is little stopping Bush from spending like a drunken sailor, but the Repubs would never allow a Democratic President to get away with the same thing, which is why Clinton actually grew government less than Bush has. I agree with the notion that Repubs give us incrementalism while the Dems go for all-at-once. It’s the old frog in hot water. The Dems try to throw the frog in boiling water, but it jumps out. The Repubs throw the frog into warm water and slowly turn up the heat, so by the time the frog realises what’s going on, it’s already dead. This is, in part, why I’m a big fan of the Constitution Party. Their platform is not only limited governement and minimal spending, but also Christian ideals. They haven’t risen to the point of any real power yet, so it is only fair to give them the benefit of the doubt on whether their actions and their words are the same. The Repubs have shown us, for the most part, that they’ll tell their base what they want to hear in order to gain power. They also take advantage of the “lesser evil” philosophy, which aids in their incrimentalism.
As mentioned earlier today, Roy Moore may get the nod from the Constitution Party. He has the name to get the party on the map, and can capitalize on the media’s interest in him after the 10 Commandments controversy in Alabama. If he runs, my theory on a Bush-Kerry race is out the window. Moore will take enough votes from Bush to cost him the election, but at least it will send a serious message to the Repubs that they can’t take their base for granted. I think this helps the real Conservative movement in America in the long run. If Moore decides not to run, it will likely be Howard Phillips again. Phillips got my vote in 2000, and will likely get my vote in November. Moore already has my vote if he runs.
Bush was brilliant through the first two years of his administration, and did a lot of good for Conservatives and America, but once he decided to pull America’s Credit Card out of his wallet, he’s hurt himself badly. When Democrats are complaining that a President is spending too much money, there is something seriously wrong.