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In some cases it's not so much a boon for the Republicans, but for George Bush. I can speak ancecdotally, living in the peoples republic of Maryland. A few committed Takoma Park type lefties, have gone soft on Bush. Their interests are based on a pragmatism that since 9-11 the country has veered on a different course, than any other time in history. They don't particularly like any of the dementocrat hopefuls, and don't think this is the time to institute any sweeping changes.
Not that I think Maryland will send it's electoral votes to Bush, but it's perhaps emblematic that some of them are actually THINKING.