On "The Situation Room" today, we asked viewers the following questions, and here are some of our favorite responses that we didn't get to read on air:
How long of a break do Americans deserve before the 2008 presidential campaign starts?
I think the campaign should start right away! The sooner we start, the more time the blogosphere will have to thoroughly investigate the prospective candidates. Let's get all of the "macaca" moments out of the way, separate the wheat from the chaff and get on with addressing the real issues facing the nation.
Bill, Brooklyn, New YorkOne year. If they wouldn't waste money on TV ads, had national debates and wrote intelligent op-ed pieces, we could conduct the entire campaign in one year.
Larry, Scottsdale, ArizonaOne year and 10 months from now would be an ideal time to hear from candidates again. Then let incumbents run on their records and those seeking office run on what they hope to bring to the office.
Lillian, Wayne, IllinoisWhat does the Republican Party have to do to regain the confidence of the American voter?Jack, the Republicans just need to sit back and watch the Democrats screw up. We the people will be tired of their shenanigans by '08.
Ernie, LouisianaJack, Republicans have to do the same thing I expect from the Democrats if they want my respect. All they have to do is "listen"! If politicians can stop voting for their own agendas and their party's agenda and start representing the Americans that elected them, then they will do OK.
D.W., Cedar Creek, TexasThe Republican Party needs to emphasize its traditional values like limited government and a balanced budget; these are the ones that originally won the minds of Americans.
Matt, College Park, Maryland
