I've seen good and bad in both parties but in general of the two, the Democrats seem to be better for the economy and the country. We have higher success rates in smll startup businesses and lower unemployment under Dems.

But there is always a down side and one of the downsides is that the Dem. Party is callng for expansion of Social Security benefits to illegal aliens. So before you go off and vote totally Democrat because you are tired of Bush , do some research. Personally I never wanted another 4 years n the "Bush Leagues" after Daddy Bush's first term.

Look at ALL the issues involved. Maybe your Republican candidate isn't against gambling and DOES think for himself or herself. Don't take ANY party line for granted. Look for the candidate who doesn't either. There might just be other issues more important than gambling at stake. I know - that's sacriledge, but after fighting Social Security for over 4 years with no success, while people sneak over the brder and get paid to stay - from money I contribued to a system that won't let me have any back now that I need it... well, that's an eye opener.