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In reply to the discussion: I am a member of the Democratic Party... Are you?? [View all]Cha
(297,196 posts)139. Thanks for the JCapehart Tweet, Peacetrain!
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Nah, I'm only going to use them when it serves my needs and I can get their mailing lists.
NightWatcher
Feb 2019
#1
What if I join for a couple of weeks and after I lose, I go back to being Independent?
NightWatcher
Feb 2019
#5
he can run as whatever, just not on the Dems ticket. He ended up splitting us anyway so what does it
onetexan
Feb 2019
#64
bernie is NOT A DEMOCRAT!!! if he changes just to run .... that is just opportunistic.
trueblue2007
Feb 2019
#136
Yep... the stakes are too high.. we have to all be on the same train pulling in the same direction
Peacetrain
Feb 2019
#7
I am, and I've been a Democrat OFFICIALLY since 1972. And I've run for (minor) office...
George II
Feb 2019
#4
The DNC has instituted a rule that says you must agree to run as a Dem in the GE
ehrnst
Feb 2019
#106
I am a Democrat. I support DEMOCRATS - not people who want to use our party every 4 years.
Maru Kitteh
Feb 2019
#21
At least 10% of that base embraced that explotation, however, California has moved its
still_one
Feb 2019
#38
It's early, but Harris really has the greatest share of my attention and interest thus far.
Maru Kitteh
Feb 2019
#48
Been a registered Democrat since 1972 and very glad to see Senator Sanders running.
jalan48
Feb 2019
#24
Me too. Although I switched to the Democratic Party in 2014, from being an Independent. nt
CozyMystery
Feb 2019
#29
Same here Same year. Doesn't concern me that Senator Sanders is running.
SammyWinstonJack
Feb 2019
#43
It's really about differences in ideas. Some seem very afraid that Bernie's ideas are
jalan48
Feb 2019
#46
Debates require give and take unlike the formats you mention. It's a great way for voters to
jalan48
Feb 2019
#66
I would prefer the old Lincoln/Douglas style debate myself without a moderator asking the questions
jalan48
Feb 2019
#83
I like this approach. It gives the voter a much better idea where the candidate stands. Our current
jalan48
Feb 2019
#99
Hey at least we have Jon Tester in Montana - and he did kick Trump's butt in a Trump state
Maru Kitteh
Feb 2019
#115
That was in a state ranked 49th with respect to population, and is 95% Caucasian.
George II
Feb 2019
#121
He and Jane promised to release their 2015 return, then released their 2014 return, twice...
George II
Feb 2019
#120
Sanders won the Democratic primary last year and the next day renounced his Democratic affiliation.
George II
Feb 2019
#126
Yep. Been a local Democratic Committee member for 6 years. I support what Democrats fight for
Tom Rinaldo
Feb 2019
#47
Yes I am. I'm also one of over 13 million who voted for and supported the Senator from Vermont in
CentralMass
Feb 2019
#52
Sure, but I don't care if our nominee is or isn't if he or she is the best choice to lead us.
aikoaiko
Feb 2019
#80
"I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat." -- Will Rogers
VOX
Feb 2019
#90
I consider myself a Democrat but register Independent because Massachusetts is an open primary state
AdamGG
Feb 2019
#92
I voted for Bernie in the NY primary even as I knew I would support Hillary in November.
Marcuse
Feb 2019
#105
We don't register by party in my state. But I've voted for ONLY Democrats since
lilactime
Feb 2019
#132