This is a good article, and one that I wish I'd gotten to read a couple of months ago!
Some Republicans.... were willing to talk. I reached Mark in Portland, Oregon after dialing the wrong number. When I asked him if he was interested in voting Democrat, he replied, "No, I'm a hardcore Republican and very much in favor of the war; in fact, I'm in favor of World War III."
When we reach people who have made up their minds, we usually end the conversation, but I had to tell Mark that I was uncomfortable talking to someone who supports killing innocent people.
"War isn't easy, but it's our only option," he responds.
As we talk about the war and Republican values, his position gradually grows more moderate. He concedes that right wing fundamentalists have hijacked the Republican party, but is hopeful it will move back to the center in another four years. Before we say goodbye, Mark thanks me for calling and says while he doesn't agree with me, he hopes ReDefeat Bush keeps up the good work.
