Some recent comments from a Republican friend:

[LWolf]

This friend is an "old" style R; not a neocon, not a fundamentalist; has never been partisan, just registered R because that's the way he leans. Sort of like the kind of Democrat I am; not partisan, not a neoliberal, but the party used to represent my values.

Recently we met to catch up on our lives. My R friend told me that the whole family is at the end of their rope, and will be switching to D now. The R insanity has driven them out and into the arms of what they perceive as a more reasonable party.

I wasn't surprised; the Democratic Party often reminds me of the pre-Reagan Republicans these days.

I'm wondering how many other moderate Republicans are considering doing the same if the Republican party continues to be led by the likes of the teaparty/Palin/Romney/Ryan.

[monmouth]

1. My parents were "Eisenhower" republicans and I have no doubt they would vote Dem today.n/t

[Lugnut]

2. Neighbors who've always voted Republican are planning to vote for the President.

They don't like Rmoney or his running mate.

[Frustratedlady]

3. This is one reason why I hope the Democratic convention is sane...

civil and positive. If they act in a mature manner, I think they will end up drawing a lot of independents and fence-sitters over to Obama.

It doesn't have to be boring, but anything would be above the show the Pugs put on.

In other words, I think it would be a positive if the Dems show who the adults are in this process.