The Importance of the Mid-Term Election of 2006
There are six months until the midterm election which may determine the future of the Global War on Terror and the future of George W. Bush as president of the United States. You could write an entire volume of books on the critical Senate and Congressional district elections and their ramifications. The main question is what will happen if the Democrats win in 2006, and how can Republicans stop it?
Considering the rhetoric of the Democrats on the GWOT, they will want do a Bill Clinton and pull troops back into the US. This view says we are the reason for all of the terrorist attacks. A view of a terrorist timeline shows that this did not keep us safe in Clinton’s eight years in office, World Trade Center-1993, Khobar Towers bombing-1996, Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanziania-1998, USS Cole bombing-2000, though this protectionist view does have its supporters on both sides of the isle. Disengaging from the terrorists now would encourage al-Qaeda into attacking us every time they we do something they don’t like. President Bush is the first president to take the fight to the terrorists. And so far, his plan has kept America safe.
Also at stake is the future of George W. Bush as president of the United States. The left, particularly the moveon.org and dailykos crowds, will demand impeachment proceedings if the Democrats win a majority in Congress. Their continuing efforts to undermine the President in a time of war has invigorated too many of the left for them to stop at just winning an election. The issues of the reasons for going to war in Iraq and wiretapping will lead the Democrats to obey the wishes of the moonbats and indict the wartime President. President Bush is doomed if the Democrats win.
The Republicans can play the game of, “I told you so,” if they win. As more and more of Saddam’s memos are interpreted, expect a growing mountain of evidence showing Iraq had WMDs, that he did work with terrorist. The President is fighting a war to protect the US with Afghanistan and Iraq as only the first shots in the Global War on Terrorism. Republicans need to spread the word; the GWOT is paramount to the security of this country. We have the terrorists on the run. Cutting and running will not keep us safe and will only embolden those who wish to do us harm.
Another benefit will be the sure appointment of strict-constructionist judges to the bench ensuring the rights of Americans to be free of government interference, the safety of the freedom of religion, and defining a marriage as between one man with one woman.
Unfortunately to win the Republicans have to energize a base dissatisfied with Congress’ addiction to spending and earmarks. Past elections have show the public likes to punish those in power for perceived grievances. The issues this election will be the GWOT, the wiretapping, and high gas prices. The low poll numbers for George Bush is proving to be a detriment in the short term to Republicans. But don’t count out the President’s ability to draw in the base in like he did in the 2002 and 2004 elections.
As of right now, Republicans hold a 29 seat advantage in the House of Representatives and a 10 seat advantage in the Senate. It would take a huge turnaround for the Democrats to win both houses of Congress, which I consider unlikely. One of the problems in passing legislation is the RINOs, Lincoln Chaffee, Olympia Snow, and John McCain. It would be nice if we could get rid of these guys and elect true conservatives to their seats. But as long a the electorate dislikes Congress but like their own Representative, these RINOs will continue winning in their states.
My first step in helping the Republicans maintain a majority in Congress is to help Iraq War veteran Van Taylor defeat liberal Democrat Chet Edwards. I am not, nor have I ever been, satisfied with Chet Edwards. Defeating him must be a priority in District 17-Texas.
While Republicans may be dissatisfied with the spending of their representatives, they can not, must not, stay home during the election of 2006. The safety of this country may very well hinge on the outcome of this election. The 2006 midterm election is that important.
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