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From: renner@uiucdcs.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Re: To all those voting for Mondale
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Date: Sat, 27-Oct-84 21:32:00 EST
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Posted: Sat Oct 27 21:32:00 1984
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Nf-From: uiucdcs!renner    Oct 27 15:32:00 1984

>  Actually, there really is reason for voting for Mondale/Ferrarro even
>  if you don't like them or their positions.  Interviews with heads of
>  all major factions in the GOP (NYTimes Magazine, 9/10/84) reveal most
>  believe that Reagan will die in office due to a collapse of health.
>  They also agree that, beginning Nov. 7th, a furious allout fight for
>  control of the Republican Party will begin...
>					-- Ron Rizzo (rrizzo@bbncca)

Mr. Rizzo's analysis concludes that Reagan's death is likely to strengthen
the far-right Republicans.  I disagree.  George Bush has never liked the
ultra-conservatives, nor they him; their influence in the White House would
diminsh.  The rest of the party is not likely to give up the advantage of
an incumbent candidate in 1988 -- the Democrats didn't give Carter the
boot, and Bush could hardly do worse -- and so the influence of the
ultra-right would diminsh in the Republican party as well.

I think there is some reason for voting for Reagan/Bush even if you don't
like Reagan or all of his positions.  The only possible favorable outcome
from this election is if Reagan wins and dies soon in office.  The other
outcomes give you Mondale (blech!), Ferraro (blech!), or Reagan (well,
let's face it, blech!).

Anyone know where I can get a "Bush in 85" bumper sticker?

Scott Renner
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