Is the Republican Party about to implode?

The news stations need good ratings so they make something out of nothing. How many non stories have we had to listen to for days during this election? Tons. Why? with 24 hours news they have alot of time to fill and htey want to keep your attetion so therefore they make things out to be worse than they are. Neither party is about to implode. No matter who wins it does not spell the end for the other party. When Clinton won it as not the end of Ruplican party. When Bush was it was not the end of the Democratic party. Don't buy into all the hype.

There is an argument to be made that our whole system is on the verge of failure. If we all look at the candidates that were running in each of the primaries, both Republican and Democrat, I think we will find that we got the worst of the field running for president. If you take a good hard look and think logically and not be influenced by smooth rhetoric and fancy promises, (remember, everything that they are telling us now are nothing more than promises.) you will find that almost any one of the other candidates running in the primary would have been a better choice. Let's list the criteria that I think should apply to the new president: (Your views may differ but we should be able to agree on most of these.) - Leadership abilities - Proven record of success - Clear understanding of how the world works, not how they want it to work. - Record of acting with integrity - Proven accomplishments - Solid character - Shows respect to all people - Has a history of using sound judgment - Experience governing (not legislating) - Has respect for our Constitution and our history These are just a few that came to mind. You may have your own. I think if we use this type of litmus test, we will find that there were other, more qualified choices for both parties. But that is not how we chose our candidates. It was, by and large, a popularity contest, or worse, a "what are you going to give me" contest. Some voted for Hilary only because she was a woman. Some are going to vote for Obama only because he's black. Others are going to vote for McCain just because he isn't a woman or black. I am ashamed that our election for our leader has devolved into that. Why are we not concerned with what is best for our country? Why are we more focused on what we think we are going to get out of this? Why are the minor issues the major factors? Those who belong to the "greatest generation" are probably disgusted by all of this. I am.

Meh, as far as odds go...parties rarely ever implode, they usually adapt or fade away. Since republicans aren't fading, I think it's safe to say that they'll be there in the future. HOWEVER, I certainly will admit that this whole thing with the McCain campaign and the interesting little ripples its sending (NOT just within its own party) can probably be defined as a phenomena. And I think it's fascinating -- at least on an intellectual level.

There are democrats supporting McCain as well, the media just doesn't report on that. The media wants to make McCain look bad because they want Obama to win. Obama guarantees them better ratings and more viewers. Remember, these are businesses out to use their power for themselves. They'll talk about people like Chuck Hagel, but gloss over Lynette Long and Joe Lieberman. Yes, I'm sure most people haven't even heard of Lynette Long and only know about Lieberman because he's appeared with McCain consistently throughout the election. In the end, things will be as they have been. If Obama gets elected, Republicans will eventually gain control of congress again. It won't be right away obviously, but it took the democrats 6 years to get the majority after Bush got elected.

Whenever I think about the parties I can't help thinking of the old saying "Every dog has its day". Sometimes the dog is the democratic party and sometimes the republican. Both sides end up failing at some point because they forget it is important. The voice of the people.

The Republican Party is no more going to "implode" than the Democratic Party is/was. The media would have us believe that the entire party system is ready to explode and blow away into outer space - that's what they do - they keep the public in an uproar - it's news!

I don't know if they will band together or not. As for Palin, she really wants to be the nominee in 2012, but I don't know if the Republicans who are against her now will like her any better four years from now.

They sure are a mess, aren't they? I must confess, I LOVE IT!!! Myself, I sort of hope Palin does become the new leader of the GOP because obviously the more people outside her narrow base learn about her the less they're going to like her but at the same time I hope I never see or hear from her again after Tuesday. She's so annoying I'm soooo glad she's not a Democrat because I can't imagine having that voice with that attitude saying things I agree with, if that makes any sense at all. If Sarah isn't the "new face" of the Republican party I can't figure out who will be. In my opinion there isn't much there to choose from. I forget which comedian, it may have been Jay Leno, said it's too bad Ted Stevens was convicted because otherwise he'd probably be the front-runner for the 2012 GOP nomination...lol! Annie

I don't know...I've been wondering too...I think they have some serious problems though. Guess we will all have to wait and see how it plays out lol