The 2008 Republican Ticket?

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Originally Posted by richlevy

But how much of their core would they lose among the "I'm not really a racist" Southern conservatives?

None.

1) I think you seriously overestimate the racism of the southern conservatives.

And B) Who else are they going to vote for? The gay-lovin' Dems? doubtful. That's like saying that Kerry lost the environment vote for not taking a stronger line against big oil. They may not have been happy with him, but they sure as hell voted for him.