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In reply to the discussion: I became a Democrat today [View all]FakeNoose
(32,634 posts)36. I did the same in 2008
After 36 years as a registered "independent" I joined the Democratic Party in 2008 because I wanted to voted for Hillary in the PA Democratic Primary. It looked like she wouldn't make it to the general election, but I wanted to give her my vote when it mattered. I have no regrets joining the Democrats because like you, I had been voting blue in every election anyway. But I was tired of being left out of the primary voting and it seemed like a good thing to do to help Hillary.
Now I know I'll never, ever vote for a Republican candidate - ever. I hope the GOP goes down the tubes for good.
Thanks for sharing your story teach1st!
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Thanks for always voting for Democrats and I understand about the Sheriff.
TexasProgresive
Jul 2018
#4
Our sheriff is a good man and the only way he could get elected is to be R
TexasProgresive
Jul 2018
#27
Welcome, I"m sure many are glad to have you as Democrat, the more the merrier!
George II
Jul 2018
#32