A recent study led by Vanderbilt University professor Peter Buerhaus polled registered nurses about two timely issues -- the state of health care and the importance of the issue in the upcoming election.
With a close election expected, the country's three million registered nurses could make a difference in the election, Buerhaus says.
Most nurses interviewed support some form of universal health care coverage, although opinions vary on just how extensive coverage should be.
Very few approve of the country's health care system as it stands now, the survey shows.
...Slightly more than half, or 51 percent, believe that if all nurses could join together to address one health problem, it would be the number of uninsured Americans.
The main difference between McCain and Bush was that the conservatives wholly approved of him in 2000 and 2004. Palin was a gift to conservatives because McCain was never in favor with them. It is only after the fact and the horrific failure of the GWB presidency that many have decried that he is not a conservative.
Uh, no. Conservatives knew from the get-go that GWB was not a conservative. Was he a better choice in our opinion than either Gore or Kerry? Most definitely. Were we "wholly" in favor of him in 2000 and 20004? Not by a long shot. It is not accurate to say that conservatives have only decried GWB's lack of conservatism in the waning days of the presidency. I remember saying," told you so" back when he deferred the Education Bill to Ted Kennedy, one of the first major efforts of GWB's presidency. It was GWB's mis-guided attempt to make friends across the aisle that produced the monstrosity that is the "No Child Left Behind Act." And Medicare Part D.
GWB never has been a conservative. And neither is McCain, which is why I don't support him, either.
"Voting for is the same as supporting." Quote from Stanley above. OK, that's why I won't vote for Obama. I don't support him.
"Insanity is performing the same thing over and over expecting different results." Quote from Stanley above. I couldn't agree more. A shame we didn't nominate a true Conservative whose ideals of smaller government, lower taxes and adherence to the Constitution would have helped to guide the nation out of this mess.
As it stands we have a choice between bigger government and bigggggeerrr government. Whoopee!
I wonder how this new information of her husband Todd Palin being a member of, and her giving the speech to the Alaskan Independent party is going to play out?
Todd being a member of the AIP may be the least of the issues around both of them. They have conspired to use the power of the governor's office for personal gain. This was the result of the bi-partisan committee. She has been found guilty of ethics violations as a result of this behavior.
The misuse of this kind of power may be understandable, even if not acceptable. What confounds me is her lack of honesty in her role in smearing a good and honorable man who was doing a good job as Commissioner of Public Safety. If you read much about her behaviors in relation to the unethical behaviors you will see that she was protected by this good man from even more ethics violations.
Todd's membership and her support of removal of AK as a state is just another indication of her lack of respect for the UNITED STATES.
I am an American. I cannot support someone who does not support the United States, but gives lip(stick) service to what is convenient for her.
Who is someone that is a true conservative? Politician I mean.
Who would be an acceptable conservative candidate?
Christopher Buckley, son of William Buckley.. who the conservative say is a "true" conservative, remarked yesterday that the era of small govt is over, I happen to agree with him. This country is too small and wacked out for a small govt.
Having lived in Houston for a few years, Texas is very very special. First time I've ever encountered the concept of state pride. Texas could probably handle it...Well until another major hurricane came and federal assistance was necessary.
Good question, Stan. There are precious few in national public service.
One that comes to mind is Rick Santorum, former Senator from PA.
I'd love to see Clarence Thomas run for office, although we know that will never happen. I respect and enjoy reading Walter Williams, an economist and political commentator. I also have great respect for Paul Vallas. I don't honestly now whether he fits the bill as a conservative, but his results in turning around troubled school districts and reigning in spending are impressive. It's a shame he lost the IL primary to Gov. Blago. That state would be infinitely better off under the governance of Vallas.
We conservatives need to support grass roots efforts to propel local conservative candidates into state and national offices. It's something we've not done a good job of, accepting instead moderate candidates who don't really share our vision, and don't govern in a manner that is acceptable to us. Dems are much better at this process, patient and supportive of upcoming candidates who represent the future of the party. You are right, Stan, we conservatives get the candidates we deserve.
Christopher Buckley, son of William Buckley.. who the conservative say is a "true" conservative, remarked yesterday that the era of small govt is over, I happen to agree with him. This country is too small and wacked out for a small govt.
Yup. And sadly, he resigned from The National Review which his father founded. As per the NY Times, "Mr. Buckley said he had "been effectively fatwahed by the conservative movement" after endorsing Barack Obama in a blog posting on TheDailyBeast.com; since then, he said he has been blanketed with hate mail at the blog and at the National Review, where he has written a column."
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Uh, no. Conservatives knew from the get-go that GWB was not a conservative. Was he a better choice in our opinion than either Gore or Kerry? Most definitely. Were we "wholly" in favor of him in 2000 and 20004? Not by a long shot. It is not accurate to say that conservatives have only decried GWB's lack of conservatism in the waning days of the presidency. I remember saying," told you so" back when he deferred the Education Bill to Ted Kennedy, one of the first major efforts of GWB's presidency. It was GWB's mis-guided attempt to make friends across the aisle that produced the monstrosity that is the "No Child Left Behind Act." And Medicare Part D.
GWB never has been a conservative. And neither is McCain, which is why I don't support him, either.