Registered Republican for 46 years changes party.

[Joe Capitalist]

I can relate although I registered as independent rather than Democrat. But this guy thinks a lot like me.

After 46 years as a registered Republican, today I changed my party. This is a big deal for me and the primary reason is to allow me to vote in the Democratic primary. I wish to have a voice in the process of deciding who will take on our current abhorrent and corrupt President. The Republican party of smaller government, charity, separation of church and state, balanced budgets, no deficits and reduced debt has been obliterated by Trump and there does not seem to be any will to return to the party of Lincoln. So if I must vote Democrat to have a voice, I will do so. I will assuredly change to Independent after the primaries unless I am substantially changed by the Democratic party in the next few months. In theory, many of the policies being put forth by many Democrats seem attractive and vote worthy, however I have yet to see one plan which is either deficit neutral or supported by all Americans. I have grave concerns about programs like Medicare for All and Free College for All, etc. I am concerned that, a too progressive Democratic platform or a too progressive candidate will allow Trump a lane to plow through or if too Progressive a candidate wins the White house, I will have the same awful feeling about the new President.
We in the middle 10% decide elections and although I have registered as a Democrat to vote in the primary, I am not overly excited by any front runner on the Democratic side but know we must get rid of Trump.

[evince]

every idea the republican party has championed in my lifetime was NOT in the interest of the people

I just cant understand what their has been to LIKE about the party

[evince]

other western nations PUBLIC schooling buries our education


the EASIEST way to Improve that situation is a pell grants type of thing


FREE jr college


and pretending that is some horror is utterly lame

[evince]

ALL OTHER WESTERN NATIONS CAN FUND UNIVERSAL CARE NATION WIDE


why are we unable to afford it?

republican lies is the answer

[Earl]

No name...no link...no thread.

[countryboy]

Made up bullshit. Thinking people don't suddenly become Democrats after a lifetime of conservatism.

[PostmodernProphet]

I can relate although I registered as independent rather than Democrat. But this guy thinks a lot like me.

After 46 years as a registered Republican, today I changed my party. This is a big deal for me and the primary reason is to allow me to vote in the Democratic primary. I wish to have a voice in the process of deciding who will take on our current abhorrent and corrupt President. The Republican party of smaller government, charity, separation of church and state, balanced budgets, no deficits and reduced debt has been obliterated by Trump and there does not seem to be any will to return to the party of Lincoln. So if I must vote Democrat to have a voice, I will do so. I will assuredly change to Independent after the primaries unless I am substantially changed by the Democratic party in the next few months. In theory, many of the policies being put forth by many Democrats seem attractive and vote worthy, however I have yet to see one plan which is either deficit neutral or supported by all Americans. I have grave concerns about programs like Medicare for All and Free College for All, etc. I am concerned that, a too progressive Democratic platform or a too progressive candidate will allow Trump a lane to plow through or if too Progressive a candidate wins the White house, I will have the same awful feeling about the new President.
We in the middle 10% decide elections and although I have registered as a Democrat to vote in the primary, I am not overly excited by any front runner on the Democratic side but know we must get rid of Trump.

when did Kasich make this announcement?......

[Earl]

Made up bullshit. Thinking people don't suddenly become Democrats after a lifetime of conservatism.

Indeed.

From Conservatism to the radical Democrat Socialist Party.

I don’t think so.

[PostmodernProphet]

The Republican party of smaller government, charity, separation of church and state, balanced budgets, no deficits and reduced debt has been obliterated by Trump and there does not seem to be any will to return to the party of Lincoln

lol...so the idiot is going to vote demmycrat instead?.......fake news.......this is probably Hilliary that he's quoting......

[Trumpet]

Made up bullshit. Thinking people don't suddenly become Democrats after a lifetime of conservatism.

Maybe some people have seen the light.

[countryboy]

Indeed.

From Conservatism to the radical Democrat Socialist Party.

I don’t think so.

It just doesn't happen, these stories are always fake. I can see being critical of the GOP, hell, I'm very critical of them, but to turn commie? Oh hell no. If anything, it flows in the other direction. Sometimes libs actually grow up and become thinking people. Some never grow up. Look at MASON, he just allegedly celebrated his 70th birthday.

[countryboy]

Maybe some people have seen the light.

That would be the opposite of seeing the light. Nope.

[Earl]

There is no light...or food...with Socialism.

Ask Venezuela.

The radical Democrat Socialists have a Socialist running for President. If he gains the nomination (he won’t) every radical Democrat would vote for him...a Socialist.


All that you need to know about Democrats.

[christiefan915]

Made up bullshit. Thinking people don't suddenly become Democrats after a lifetime of conservatism.

Would you say that if it were repubs instead of Dems?

[Cypress]

Made up bullshit. Thinking people don't suddenly become Democrats after a lifetime of conservatism.

Lifelong stalwart conservative George Will said people should vote for the Democratic Party to get rid of Trumpf

That's what the person in theOP is doing . He even states his registration as a Dem is temporary