So I just got back from my Sunday Coffee with Grandma

[ShaneGR]

Twice a month I travel 30 minutes down the road to have coffee and breakfast with my grandmother (Nona) and two of her friends.

My grandmother is a strong Democrat. One of her friends is a Republican and the other is very independent.

So we talked politics. My grandmother would vote for a coffee table before she could vote for Bush. But the other two always interest me. I always enjoy talking to seniors, particularly because they are the strongest voting bloc. And these ladies know a thing or two.

Here are some of the comments:

Independent:
"Kerry is a very formidable candidate, especially here in Ohio. I would be surprised if Bush could beat him.
"They'll try to smear him, but people just don't trust Bush anymore."
"The deficit spending is something I never thought I'd see in my lifetime."

Republican:
"While I can't bring myself to vote for a Democrat, I think I'm just going to stay home this time around. Bush has been so disappointing. I really thought he would be a lot more moderate. Instead it's just taunting, very extreme."
"We've become borrow and spend conservatives. The debtor party. I wish we would have nominated McCain."

[molly]

1. Very interesting

I think a lot of Republicans are disappointed in their "leader". Not the wealthy elitist - the normal average Americans. I think many will vote their conscience.

[RogueTrooper]

2. This is what happened to the Conservatives in the UK

in 1997 ( the year of the Labour landslide ) their base support just stayed home.

[fujiyama]

4. And if their base stays home...

and our base is about as excited as it'll get, i think...

Then again, better not get too excited just yet..

[flpoljunkie]

3. Thanks for sharing the thoughts of your grandmother's friends...

Very encouraging.