Doug R what has the republican party ever done for the common man? Tell me something that compares with Social Security, Minimum wage, overtime, womens right to vote, the creation of unions to protect the working man from the "Robber Barons". Do you really think the repeal of the marriage tax is equal to any of these? I dont believe they have ever done anything that didn't benefit them directly. If I'm wrong, tell me and I will say so on this thread.