Continue to monitor our 'leaders' - and continue to voice our concerns without the myths and the fear mongering. . . and look for new leadership among the young who have also had enough of this 'partisan' stuff - and are searching for the reality about what is good for the American people. History shows us that many of our greatest and most productive leaders who introduced meaningful change to this country were called 'socialists'. Labels are meaningless. It's the deeds that are important. For my family - the REAL party of Lincoln was revered - and they were Republicans for generations. Then came FDR - and his wife Eleanor - who were loved by many. (Some also labeled him ‘socialist’.) . . and many in the family became Democrats. Truman, and the integration of the military; cemented many in my family to the Democratic Party. Please don't assume that this 70 year old is moving away from the Democrats at this time. No way! The reason for identifying myself as 'moderate' is because I am a fiscal conservative - and had great difficulty understanding the Republican mantra of spend, spend, spend during a war time economy. I am a liberal on almost all social issues. I don't feel that caring for the welfare of American citizens is 'welfare' or 'socialism'. It is what the federal government is supposed to do if the citizens (states) cannot do it for themselves. Don't be fooled by honest debate among Democrats - we're not followers. My understanding is that most of the amendments to that horrific piece of legislation that came out the House were from Republicans. BUT THEY VOTED AGAINST IT. The attempt at bi-partisanship has been seen. Many are going to these Town Hall meetings and getting the myths and misinformation corrected. Hopefully our 'leaders' are listening to honest concerns - and we will be able to move on healthcare reform by the end of the year. We are nowhere near socialism as seen in other countries. And as more people get away from TV - and go to the Town Hall meetings, the scare-tactics being used by some will turn on those who use such terms as Nazi to describe our president. The truth will win – and that’s what the American people are looking for – TRUTH – from both sides of the aisle.

Might I suggest what the Republicans do to win an election:

1. Pick Sarah Palin as Vice-Presidential candidate.
2. Platform to include: Once pregnant, always pregnant.
30% sales tax at once, immediately.
No corporate taxes of any kind.
No health plan for nobody.
No federal or statereglations
No small business govt work rules
No OSHA
No EPA
No Air Quality dudes
Let Rush announce rest on radio.

What with the no limit donations to candidates by corporations, it would be a shuein!
It doesn't matter who you pick for President. Huckelberry will do.

3rd party viable now?

"Any People who expect to be both IGNORANT and FREE, in a state of CIVILIZATION, expects what NEVER was and NEVER will be."
THOMAS JEFFERSON

GOP Comeback a Fantasy ??? I agree. In fact I agree with all four of the posters above (which right now are Morgan, Mike King, Bonkers and Lindsey). Many middleaged white guys like me are not interested anymore. And, after only 8 short months I will still give President Obama a chance. I am not hoping he fails. If he fails, America fails. I did not vote for him but he is my President. And the GOP has made me very skeptical and doubtful.

Does anyone recall Newt's "Contract with America" ??? What a huge bust that was. Very few members of the House and Senate had the courage to try and uphold "The Contract". One was Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn. He was bullied in private caucus that "we need to go slow", which translated into "special interests will dictate the actual deal".

I refuse to call myself a Republican anymore. There are phonies at every level. Our Congressmen, rather than laying down in the tracks kicking and screaming, are doing nothing other than feed at the trough. And locally, every politician is doing everything they can to tax and spend-- more new taxes and more new projects. When I see the bumper stickers for "2010- The Second Revolution" all I can think of is that it is yet another onslaught of special interest and dullard Congressmen feeding at the trough of self indulgence. No thank you--- I'll pass this time.

Finally, the Bush II Presidency was ultimately so devoid of values and credibility that it will rightfully earn a spot in the bottom 5 worst Presidencies of all time.

Could it be that our elected officials could actually be held accountable when espousing policy over principle? A few decades ago a little event called "tar and feathers" with a subsequent ride on a rail might have been in the offing for such elitism.

Could it be that we may be headed toward a government that is filled with those who truly understand the concept of service? Even those dastardly tea party types carry signs promoting term limits that we impose upon state and local officials, so why not members of congress.
Surely an infusion of new blood couldn't be any worse.

Alas, but I dream of better days. He is my President, and I do support him because should he fail, America fails.