Posted by
Tim Blessing on Saturday, March 08, 2008 7:20:27 PM
The coming election will be fought on the economy and the Iraq War.
That seem's to be the mainstream voters issues. McCain is stronger on the War and weaker on the economy.
Republicans are stronger on International Relations under most circumstances.
Domestic issues is a hodgepodge of issues that are hard for Republicans to sell solutions to voters.
Abortion is an important issue although I am sure of its campaign potential I am sure of its governing potential.
Tax Relief is the main issue that Republicans can campaign on and govern on.
Healthcare is more of a Democrat Issue with voters, but Republicans are expected to exercise a definite veto.
Social Security is political kryptonite to Republicans like Kryptonite is to Superman. It kill's Republican Politicians without failure.
Immigration need's to be addressed, but how do you keep Latinos from not voting for the Republicans.
Budget and Government: Republicans should push for a balanced budget although again I am not sure how to set the terms of debate.
Education is regarded more of a Democrat issue by voters so if I was a Republican Officeholder I would stick to certain talking points.
Judges are a simple issue for US Senators in that they need to say I will vote for conservate judicial candidates and vote against liberal judge candidates.
Safety and Security issues are an ongoing process of change because Homeland Security is still a new issue.
Energy and Environment should be a top priority since oil and gas prices continue to skyrocket and affect multiple areas of the economy.
Science and Technology is a key area with me since that is where most of the inventions, innovations, renovations, and consolidations will take place.
Taxes, Energy/Environment, Science/Technology, Immigration, Balancing the Budget, and International Relations should receive priority on the campaign trail at least as far as I can see.