Question: who else here was a registered Republican at 1 point in time, and if so what made you register as a Democrat?
As a kid & young adult I did not engage in any political activity, didn't vote.. not sure when but I eventually registered as a Republican (not sure the reason why either).
But, during Obamas 2nd term I realized my mistake, and registered as a Democrat and have been a happy Blue voter & supporter ever since - even more so because of tfg & the GOP!
@duglop Not me.I was raised by a Democratic Union leader.
@Blueway ok, but that's why I asked WHO ELSE, but thanks for sharing that :)
@duglop in Wisconsin, we don’t put a party down when we register but I didn’t really vote until the late 90’s. I voted twice for Bush, I liked the 1000 points of light, the idea of working locally and everyone improving their communities. I actually considered voting for McCain until he chose Palin, I thought she was a vacant dip right away so voted for Obama. I have voted blue since then. Health care is vital to my family, the ACA protections have been wonderful for us.
@AverageCitizen @duglop I voted for Reagan, twice, and Poppy once. I cried after voting for Poppy because I knew he wasn’t right, but I was a good Christian woman and the church said…
I went to college and dropped the GOP like a bad habit. Been blue ever since. And now, the Republicans are dangerous. I will not ever vote for another one in my lifetime because I’m sure they will not change. They will however disappear.
@duglop I was reg R (90's), grew up Roman Catholic in a very R area & reg Independent in 2000 minus the Catholicism which got chucked right around 97'. You'd need a bottle of hard alcohol, a vial of holy water & a box of Kleenex for the whys; labels & I've never been friends. I don't recognize the GOP of the last 8+ years. Mainly, it boils down to my empathy & stubborn love for humanity, living creatures & this planet we live on for the short duration we are given.
@duglop
🙋 Still Am a registered GOP. My Dem colleauges begged me not to switch so maga inspectors wouldnt take over the certification of elections of our district. We have a lot if MAGA in Astoria, Queens