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It is not possible for an openly non-religious candidate to win a U.S. presidential election. As of 2008, this is simply impossible, much to my dismay...

John McCain's age will affect his presidential campaign negatively.

Hillary Clinton should drop out of the presidential race.

George W. Bush's comments to the Knesset were not appropriate.

Vice President Dick Cheney should be impeached.

Endorsements do not influence the outcome of elections. One's friends/peers are a greater influence than endorsements.

Vice presidential candidates do not influence the outcome of elections. Largely, no.

Obama's foreign trip will have a negative effect on his candidacy. The public, for the most part, saw it as a bid to increase his credentials. A superficial, phony trip. For shame...

The U.S. should not set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq. A timetable is ridiculous.

Race will positively affect Barack Obama's candidacy.

John McCain receives more favorable press coverage than Barack Obama.

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) should not include immunity for telecom companies.

The use of torture as an interrogation technique cannot be justified. It doesn't work!

The U.S. should not set up permanent military bases in Iraq.

The surge in military troops has not made progress in Iraq. The surge has reduced violence. What will happen when we reduce troop numbers?

Military experience is an important qualification for the presidency. DISCLAIMER: McCain claims his military experience will benefit him in office. The truth is that McCain never held a position of power in the military. He is largely untested when it comes to strategic decision making because he was only a private. However

The U.S. government should not subsidize corn-based ethanol. The surge in ethanol fuel has created food shortages and has caused food price increases. It is expensive to manufacture, and in the long run, not a good alternative to oil. We must look elsewhere.

Political officials should not boycott the Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony. Political pandering at its worst. Boycotting the Olympics is useless.

The District of Columbia should have a seat in Congress.

The two-party system is not an effective means of governing.

The U.S. should not build a fence along the Mexican border.

It should be legal for healthy adults to sell their organs for transplants.

UNKNOWN: Has the invasion of Iraq been successful?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. negotiate with Iran directly?

UNKNOWN: What should be the U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan?

UNKNOWN: What is your view on gun control laws?

UNKNOWN: Is Sarah Palin qualified to be the President of the United States?

UNKNOWN: What parental involvement should be required in the abortion decision of a minor?

UNKNOWN: When should the government permit late term abortions?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.N. impose sanctions on Iran?

UNKNOWN: Should Georgia become a member of NATO?

UNKNOWN: What are the appropriate next steps that the U.S. should take with Iran?

UNKNOWN: Should people residing illegally in the United States be offered a path to citizenship?

UNKNOWN: Is the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act constitutional?

UNKNOWN: Does Iran pose a significant threat to America's national security?

UNKNOWN: Should Iran be held accountable for Hezbollah's actions?

UNKNOWN: Will the Russia-Georgia conflict lead to another Cold War?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization?

UNKNOWN: Based on the information available at the time of the invasion of Iraq, was it justified?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. try to prevent nuclear proliferation in other nations?