There is an interesting phenomenon that has arisen over the last few months: a trend of moderate Republicans who want to vote for Barack Obama. It may seem counterintuitive, conservatives supporting a candidate who wants to tax the wealthy and embrace the conventions in the Kyoto Accord, but there is something in Obama's message about ridding politics of partisanship that is appealing to these Republicans. Some of these right-wing Obama supporters are putative country club Republicans, hailing from areas similar to the North Shore of Chicago. Others are professionals who are disillusioned by the Bush administration's failure to develop a sound domestic policy to redress issues of health care and Social Security or to end the relentless war in Iraq. "From a philosophical point of view I still see myself as a Republican," says Kenneth Wehking, 38, a Denver man... At one time he supported John McCain for those very reasons, but now he is attracted to Obama and belongs to a group called Republicans For Obama. He likes Obama's philosophy: the need to rid the country of the red/blue divide that has made it impossible to move forth legislation in immigration or health care. Great article!!! Ohh.. for those who would like to spin this against Obama... Just because he can pull repukes doesn't mean he will legislate as a moderate/republican. Reagan drew many democrates but was still a pure puke. By the way how nice would it be to have a Reagan like landslide electoraly but for our side. Could happen... :7
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