[jay1313]

I agree with you on all of your points and I was a mostly Republican voter for most of my life as well. What interests me is the polling. I have come to the conclusion that the average 2+2er, online poker player, tends to be conservative in fiscal issues and a libertarian in social issues. I also think these people exist in large numbers and are poorly represented when it comes to polling information. Although the UIGEA is not mentioned by a lot of my friends who tend to feel the way I do, the encroachment of the government into personal freedom has them worried more then just about anything else.

What is interesting is that if the Democrats do take control of congress next week how many polls will actually reflect this concern or will just have Iraq, the economy or some other broad category of reasons why the Republicans lost.

The other worry is that the Democrats will start crowing about how the victory is due to Americans embracing their philosophies instead of recognizing that the vote was as much a revolt against Republicans rather then an endorsement of their programs.

Next Tuesday will be an interesting day to watch.

Whatever happens, we need to keep the fight of personal freedom going.