What is your Political Party Affiliation?

[ZY123]

I'm curious to see how many Independents we have on here supporting the next President, Hillary Clinton! I've been an Independent for quite a while but used to be a Democrat so I'm also curious as to who has switched parties recently (citing DNC and Dean incompetence).

--If you answer other, tell us your party. :-)

[Wales for Hillary]

I've been converted into an independent based on the ineptness of the DNC elders. :p Does that count.

[Donald]

I was a democrat, but have sinced switched to independent. The main reason is how the DNC handled Florida and Michigan, and the way the caucus elections were handled. The final straw was when I learned that Obama supporters actually ran some caucus sites and tried to turn Clinton supporters away.

I am happy with the decision, because after seeing some democrats show their lack of loyality, I am embarressed to be in their party. Shameful.

[ZY123]

I've been converted into an independent based on the ineptness of the DNC elders. :p Does that count.

Yes that counts. =D

(Making a poll is quite intensive...lol...I hope it didn't post twice)

[OkieforHRC2008]

I was a republican in 2000. Met my husband in 2001, and switched to democrat. I'll admit I didn't vote much as a republican (I really disliked Bush and his whole "I am a uniter not a divider" theme.). I don't know what I'll do now. I am NOT happy with the DNC.

~~OkieforHRC2008

[Tea toaD]

I put "other" since I'm nothing right now. Use to be a proud Democrat but soon a proud Ind.:)

[lynfreedom]

This comes up the way it is going I might end up independent.

[cowymom]

I'm still a hillary democrat. I've said it, if she isn't the nominee am supporting McCain. its either hillary or the highway.

[skc1976]

I am now a declared Independent. Given how the DNC has been this year, they've alienated me as a supporter. Fortunately, Hillary Clinton gives me hope to be able to vote for this party in the general election. I've found that often the parties are out of touch with the general public, it's up to the candidates to be in touch.

My new favorite quote is this: "I don't believe in the Republican Party or the Democratic Party, I just believe in parties!" -Kim Catrall as "Samantha"

[LetsHelpAmerica]

I was an Independent with a 98% democratic vote but switched to Democrat so I could vote for Hillary in the primaries. The primaries are closed here in Oregon and you must vote according to your party.
After this I will switch back to Independent in protest to the way the democratic
party has been doing business.

[xfiles]

Let's see:

1st time elegible to vote I voted

Lyndon Baines Johnson D
Richard Milhous Nixon R
James Earl Carter, Jr. D
Ronald Wilson Reagan(twice) R
George Bush (once) R
William Jefferson Clinton(twice) D
Al Gore D
John Kerry D
Hillary Clinton D
or McCain R


I guess I'm an Independent and always have been. I'm old too! (same age as Hillary)

[Wyoming Dem]

Indie me. Screw the DNC. I made up my mind that they will never get another dime from me, irregardless of what they do or do not do about Michigan & Florida (Which is an absolute travesty of voting rights.) Howard Dean is a buffoon and unfit to run anything, except AWAY and Nancy Pelosi rates my use of the "C" word which I detest but am sorry, she is very deserving of.

Politics is dirty business but usually, it's NOT your own party, selecting one candidate over another, even before the primary season starts. IT IS NOT going on tv and making ultimatums and telling voters that it does not matter what their votes will eventually be because you want it "over" now. It is NOT turning on a woman (or man) who has raised gazillions of dollars for the DNC and has conducted her campaign fairly and honorably no matter what the BIASED Mainstream Media says.

I am 57 and was a lifelong Democratic. Old Irish, Kennedy, Catholic family so me leaving the party probably has me mum "turnin' and burnin" in her grave. But I also like to think my mum would have called the DNC out for the black-hearted scondrels they are. She spent her whole life righting what she saw as small injustices and I am who I am because of her strength, compassion and some good-old fashioned Irish temper.

So the Democratic Party has lost me and who knows how many more. We had a SURE thing going against the lunacy that the Bush/Cheney regime has held court over and even with that...the Democratic Party, specifically, the DNC et all, has managed to screw that up. When people say that the Democrats are their own worst enemies, they speak volumes of truth.

P.S. Obama NEVER had me interested. All that 'Hope & Change' crap sounds like something out of the 60's and maybe that's why he has garnered so many upscale Baby Boomers as "followers". And that is exactly the problem: They should be constituents or voters and NOT followers.

[Soaring Eagle]

I am a Democrat for now. That further affiliation depends on the outcome of this democratic race. I as a life long democrat will NOT have a candidate that i don't agree with rammed down my throat!

[Area504]

Since eligible to vote for President, I voted for

James Earl Carter, Jr. D
Ronald Wilson Reagan(twice) R
George Bush (once) R
William Jefferson Clinton(twice) D
Harry Browne (L)
John Kerry D
Hillary Clinton D
or McCain R


timeforrealchange, I copied your list...it was almost just like mine with one exception (and I started a bit later!)

My parents always talked of FDR and Huey Long when I was growing up. I was definitely raised as a Dem, but my parents were starting to feel that the party's values were changing for the worse by the 1970s, and I tended to agree for the most part. Both liked Bill Clinton though, they felt he had good Southern values.

[xfiles]

LOL! Pretty similar!

Since eligible to vote for President, I voted for

James Earl Carter, Jr. D
Ronald Wilson Reagan(twice) R
George Bush (once) R
William Jefferson Clinton(twice) D
Harry Browne (L)
John Kerry D
Hillary Clinton D
or McCain R


timeforrealchange, I copied your list...it was almost just like mine with one exception (and I started a bit later!)

My parents always talked of FDR and Huey Long when I was growing up. I was definitely raised as a Dem, but my parents were starting to feel that the party's values were changing for the worse by the 1970s, and I tended to agree for the most part. Both liked Bill Clinton though, they felt he had good Southern values.

[Dragonet]

I've been a lifelong Democrat. If Hillary isn't the nominee, the very next day I will reregister as an Independent. If she is the nominee, I hang in there and give the Democratic Party another chance..

But the Party has been moving away from me and my values for a long time. If it takes this last step, it won't be difficult to sunder all ties.

[ZY123]

Twelve Independents so far. :cool:

I figure I can still vote for the Dem in the GE and Primary (here in CA) as an Independent so no matter the outcome of things it will stay my party.

[Bad Kitty]

When I could first vote I viewed myself as a Democrat but I think this was partially because I thought it was expected and I didn't really know any better. Now, since this election and the horrible job that I feel that the current Democratic senators are doing in office, I have declared myself Independent. I plan to stay this way.

[KYWildcatFan]

I have always been an Independent but the primaries are closed here in KY and you must vote according to your party so I had to switch my party in order to vote. After the election I will switch back to Independent!

[ZY123]

I thought this might be appropriate to bring back up. Weigh in and vote if you haven't.

[RachachaSharon]

I'm making the change to independent tomorrow, but today I'm still a Democrat.

[VANITY4HILLARY]

I am 33 and this was my first year registering and thank gawd i freaking registered independent.
Ur dem party sux azz

[samkm]

Independent. Hillary Clinton.. or McCain. Got voting rights only in 1993 (after citizenship); voted dem since, except occasional local republican.

Completely switching. Actually, if I get even a hint that someone voted against Hillary Clinton, I will campaign against them.

[suerw]

I was registered non-affiliated (equivalent of independent here), but registered Dem. the beginning of this year because I wanted to be able to vote for Hillary in the primary (closed primary.) I plan to change my registration this week. Of course, should Hillary be the Dem. nominee, I will vote for her. But if not, I want to actively work for McCain in my area, so I'm going to register Republican so I can connect with others working on his campaign. As an independent, it would be harder to connect with a local McCain supporter group.

[ZY123]

I actually think that Independents have more voting power in the GE. Think about it - both parties will be courting the votes of Independents. It's been said that the Independents decide the election - I'm glad to be a part of that group. I think it's particularly important for women - this is how we can get our group heard - we WOMEN will be the deciding factor in this GE (regardless of who's running)!

[kathyfl]

Being from Fl ,,I can no longer stand by and see what the Party is doing to my states voters.

WE can no longer just sit and watch our rights stripped away.....

Hillary won the state fair and square..

.Our Sec.Of State certified the count and that means (according)nothing to the By Laws committee....I have had it with the Party...I also wrote My Senator Nelson......

Thanks to this committee ..This entire family is changing parties.......Unless Hillary is our Nominee!!

[ZY123]

More votes please! I'm interested to know what our stats are here and how current events affecting people. Thanks! :)

--We almost have as many Independents as Democrats now.

[hillary4change]

I am still a Dem. I have cut up my card. I have it in an envelope, and will be sending it with a note and some Monopoly money.

The note will say: Phony money for Phony elections! :eek::eek:

[CGP]

62 votes.

[spega]

Guys--Send the strongest possible message to the DNC and the superdelegates.

Hillary at the top of the ticket--or we're voting for McCain.

Participate in a teleconference
scheduled for Saturday, June 14th with John McCain for HRC
supporters at 3:30. EST
Here is the access info to register for the call:
email: teletownhall@johnmccain.com
OR http://cityhall.johnmccain.com

NO commitment--just listen in & speak up!!
And.... tell Dean and Pelosi we're serious.

If you can’t participate in the call, but want to submit a question, please send it to MKforhillary@gmail.com

PLEASE PASS ALONG EVERYWHERE THERE ARE HRC SUPPORTERS

P.S.
Some of you know me from Hillaryis44

[Borlah]

I grew up in a conservative, republican leaning home. I was always, ALWAYS told to question any person in power and to also hold them accountable for there actions along with their votes. During one of the last conversation I had with my father, he told me that if I didn't like how I was being represented I should fire "them". He said "don't vote Party. If they don't serve you..fire them" That is exactly what I have done for the past 18 yrs. If they don't suit me, no matter who they are, no matter what party they represent.. I fire them with my vote. I suppose that makes me independent. This year I was proud to tell them at my polling place that I wanted a Dem ticket. Now, not so much. I will always be proud of my vote for Hillary but not so much with how the Dems have handled this whole primary.

[ZY123]

Let's make some noise...tell the forum browsers how many new Independents we have. :D

[thebword]

bump!

[Hillarysmygirl08]

I am a former Democrat that registered Republican because of the fact that I live in a closed election state. I am more Independent though but I will only have voted once before for a Republican. I voted for George HW Bush once I never and I dont want to upset Liberals but I do not tend to vote Liberal

[endodoc79]

I live in a Democratic household but have stated that I am now an Independent again. I feel good about the decision, especially after the DNC selection without an adequate explanation for their actions.

[santafegal]

I'm 47 years old and I have voted Democrat since I was 18 years old. When I vote in November (IF I do vote), I will NOT be voting Democrat for the first time in my life, that's for sure. The Democratic party broke my heart and threw me to the curb like yesterday's garbage. It will take miracles and MAJOR revamping of the party to get me to "come around" and, honestly, I don't see that happening.

Of course if Hillary is the Democratic candidate on the ballot in November ("cause it ain't over till it's over") than I will gladly vote for her!

[KathyforHillary]

I'm an independent. I was raised first generation American working class democrat,but several years ago realized the party was not what I was raised in. I switched to independent,then briefly back to democrat to vote in a primary, now I am back to Independent. I almost switched back to Democrat because of Hillary, but I am so glad I did not. I didn't have to change to vote in this state's primary. I will never be or vote for a Democrat again if Hillary does not get this nomination...and I believe it is still possible. I am passionate about Hillary. I still have yard signs in my yard and they will stay there until she is president no matter when it happens. I really want to go to Denver...I feel it is important to show support for Hillarly..

[peachick]

:( I have been a democrate for 38 yrs. I just changed to Independent on June 3,08 I do not recognize the dem party as the one that I believed in for most of my life. The dem party of present day is just a bunch of corrupt sleaze balls that I reject. This primary was a disgrace to our country. Hillary is the best thing that has happened to our country, and I CAN NOT forgive or forget what they have done to her! I will NEVER vote for this disgrace of a person named Barrack Huissen Obama! I will do every thing in my power to work against him being elected our president.

[SantaCruzen]

In CA Independents cannot choose the fate of the Primaries so I have voted Democrat over twenty years. After Bush, I had often threatened to change status to Republican just to get them back on track. This year is the final straw. The DNC proved that the only way to pursue Liberty, Freedom and Justice for All is the join the Republicans to defeat Elitist Fascist Authoritarianism on the Rise once again.

Now we know for certain that Elitist Fascist Authoritarians spoil both Parties.

BTW: Did you all catch the ruling about Third Party Voting in the State of Washington? It would be a great trend to follow: to allow third parties more vote power.

[CGP]

86 votes.

[ssmith]

I am officially an indy now..

I changed my affiliation from the "Democratic" Party to Indy///

[wildheart4mcpalin]

Libertarian

[carmaken]

I'm still a Democrat-for-Hillary awaiting the outcome of the convention in Aug.

[VotingHillary]

Left the Democratic Party after 20 years the day Hillary suspended her campaign....voting McCain.

[evolin]

In Ohio we cannot convert until the next primary, so I will be listed as a Democrat until then.
In the meantime I will use every means at my disposal to go against the corrupt democratic party and those who did not support Hillary.
So I do not know if other states may have the same rules as Ohio. If so we will not know the full damage until November. My two daughters in Florida moved over to Independent.

[CGP]

98 votes.

[mjoynaples]

I am waiting as well to see how the August convention plays out... I am torn now as i found out recently in my quest to switch to Independent that if i did it before the local/state primary last week I would not have been able to vote and I was able tovote and as a result voted against some folks I wanted to becuase they endorsed BO!! and now if I change I can not vote in any primaries for DEMS unless I change again and then of course in the GE we can vote for anyone... really want to vote for HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!!

[mcgowan.swan]

my mother loved president roosevelt and she likes clinton. i was raised a democrat and i have voted for forty two years straight ticket. the day after hillary suspended her campaign, i went and changed my party to republican. i am still a democrat until after the general according to state rules. so i voted dem in the above poll, and i will be going independent eventually, but on my voter change form, which i got a copy of to send to dean, it shows independent as unenrolled, not an actual party, and i wanted to make an impact on dean, so i went republican. i will vote for mccain if hillary is not an option, but i dont really have republican ideals so i will go indy in the end. the democratic party i knew is gone. fdr's party will rise again in the form of a new party that we will probably all be founding members of. dont know what it will be called but it will be based on the centrist democratic ideals of fdr, kennedy, and the clintons. and i look forward to joining when it rises. :):):):)

ps. i was safe in leaving the party because i live in new york and almost all of my local and state people supported hillary. so i had no one to vote against in any coming elections. as for the presidential primaries in my state, they are closed, but i already voted for hillary, and the dnc has not really listened to my vote in about ten years anyway. lol so who needs them??

[Laura Cereta]

I've decided to stay a Democrat... for now. My state holds closed primaries... and sometimes our votes even count! The whole vote! :rolleyes:

[supra5677]

changed to green party last week. It felt great.

Its funny "liberals" I talk to don't really understand what Obama represents.
Obama is on his way to god knows where

[SadStateOfAffairs]

I've been struggling this year as to what to do. In 2000 I re-registared as Independent. In 2004 I went back to democrat. I want to again go back to Independent but then I have no say in the primaries. I've considered going Republican but just can't quite get the courage up for that.

So, I'm going to wait until after the convention. Taking our party back of course is the most favorable outcome, but looks highly unlikely. However, if I remain a democrat, I can then vote against those politicains that voted against our best intrest.............:confused:

[kyforhillary]

Right now, still a Democrat waiting for August. I am like the lady that got stripped, I can't say a word til this plays out. Just biding my time.

[Tom Terrific]

I'm a Hillarian.

We laugh alot. Mostly at Obama.

[Optixmom]

Where are the other three Republicans? We can have our own group meetings at my house. We can all fit at my dining room table!

I was feeling so alone ;)...

[SugnSpicesmom]

I've been a Democrat my entire life - until the DNC decided they were more important than the will of the people. Changed to Independent when Sen. Clinton suspended her campaign. I can change party affiliation anytime so if necessary I can switch back and forth to ramrod local Democrats who supported BO.

I am ashamed of the Democratic Party and what its leaders have turned into. It's all about them now and I will never forget that.

[wasGOPnowInd]

I was, from the time I was 18 to my mid-thirties, a Republican. I have been since that time (let's just say it has been awhile, shall we :-) ) an Independent - Until this year!

I was so energized by Hillary that I actually did something I swore I would never ever do - register as a Democrat. That said, I always intended to switch back immediately to Independent. I have not done so yet, because I enjoy sending them nasty notices on their dime every time they ask for money. :D

I left the Republican party when the far right started to corrupt it. The party I had initially joined, one that believed in small government, strong fiscal policy, and a good foreign policy, was overtaken by those who wanted to invade the privacy of individuals, and impose their own brand of morality on the masses. I am a Christian who believes very strongly in the separation of Church and State. I believe that when folks get involved in politics, they should not be allowed to do so from the pulpit, or with the title Rev. That includes Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton in addition to Jerry Falwell and John Hagey.

I believe the time has come for a re-thinking of the parties, and an elimination of them. I also believe in a single primary day, to be held in late April, where anyone running (from all parties) would have their name on the ballot - top two vote getters move ahead.

[CT-Hilltopper]

I've always been unaffiliated.

I voted for Reagan twice.
the first George Bush.
Bill Clinton twice.
I voted for Bush in 2000.
Kerry in 2004 (just to get rid of Bush, didn't really like John Kerry, liked John Edwards even less)
Will vote Clinton or McCain in this election.

[ZY123]

I was, from the time I was 18 to my mid-thirties, a Republican. I have been since that time (let's just say it has been awhile, shall we :-) ) an Independent - Until this year!

I was so energized by Hillary that I actually did something I swore I would never ever do - register as a Democrat. That said, I always intended to switch back immediately to Independent. I have not done so yet, because I enjoy sending them nasty notices on their dime every time they ask for money. :D

I left the Republican party when the far right started to corrupt it. The party I had initially joined, one that believed in small government, strong fiscal policy, and a good foreign policy, was overtaken by those who wanted to invade the privacy of individuals, and impose their own brand of morality on the masses. I am a Christian who believes very strongly in the separation of Church and State. I believe that when folks get involved in politics, they should not be allowed to do so from the pulpit, or with the title Rev. That includes Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton in addition to Jerry Falwell and John Hagey.

I believe the time has come for a re-thinking of the parties, and an elimination of them. I also believe in a single primary day, to be held in late April, where anyone running (from all parties) would have their name on the ballot - top two vote getters move ahead.

You're right I left off an important option! Did you already vote? I'll see if I can edit it with the Advanced Edit options.

I 100% agree with out on the re-thinking of parties and elimination of them. I think party classification and thinking can lead to voting sometimes by some people (not all of course) for the wrong reasons. I'm an Independent not because of these Primaries (though I can see why that might prompt someone to switch), more because I believe the two party system is corrupt and not working in this country.

EDIT: looks like it's too late to add a poll option..sorry about that. =)

[Tea toaD]

A former democrat. Now I consider myself an Independent and a whole new world emerged:D

[Brooke]

Still a Clinton Democrat. Turned 18 in 1997 and been registered ever since. So far my Presidential elections look like this:

2000: Al Gore
2004: John Kerry
2008: Hillary or John McCain

I kinda voted by proxy in 1996. My best friend at the time was a year older than me and registered to vote. She didn't care about politics so she let me into the voting booth with her to pull the lever for Bill. Probably not something I should have done, looking back, but I was too much of a freak to care at the time.

My other best friend was a Republican for Dole. On Election Day we swapped pins and wore them around school, freaking everybody out. It was hilarious. He was pretty upset that night, but happy for me.

[Suzan]

Is this an older thread? Looks like I already answered the poll.

[kentucky4hillary]

I'm a Clinton Democrat, and that won't change. But my vote in November will go for McCain

[Lodi]

Switched to 'nonpartisan" on June 3, after 35 years as a Democrat. The Party has become nothing more than an oxymoron. Et cetera. (BTW, I probably should have checked "other" instead of independent. Sorry! My reasoning was that there's no such straight-up designation in NV, but it would have been my choice had it been available here.)

[jerseygirl7]

I am waiting as well to see how the August convention plays out... I am torn now as i found out recently in my quest to switch to Independent that if i did it before the local/state primary last week I would not have been able to vote and I was able tovote and as a result voted against some folks I wanted to becuase they endorsed BO!! and now if I change I can not vote in any primaries for DEMS unless I change again and then of course in the GE we can vote for anyone... really want to vote for HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!!

MJ: did those in Maine who endorsed BO get the boot???? JG7

[RayinAR]

will be voting GOP in November if the Dems don't wisen up and get their shit together.

[greenleaf]

I very recently changed from Democratic to Working Families Party as a protest againt the undemocratic tactics of the party. If the Democratic party were to be reclaimed for the people I might return. Country comes before party.

[suerw]

I'm curious to see how many Independents we have on here supporting the next President, Hillary Clinton! I've been an Independent for quite a while but used to be a Democrat so I'm also curious as to who has switched parties recently (citing DNC and Dean incompetence).

--If you answer other, tell us your party. :-)

As I've posted, I registered Dem. this spring so as to vote in our state's closed primary. I've been a "non-affiliated" independent since the Perot campaign. So as to join with others in my area to support McCain (should, as appears the realistic situation now Hillary not get the nomination), I'll be re-registering as a Republican. Regardless my registration, I always vote my conscience.

[ZY123]

As I've posted, I registered Dem. this spring so as to vote in our state's closed primary. I've been a "non-affiliated" independent since the Perot campaign. So as to join with others in my area to support McCain (should, as appears the realistic situation now Hillary not get the nomination), I'll be re-registering as a Republican. Regardless my registration, I always vote my conscience.

No Republican registering for me....where I live Independents can vote in Democratic (but not Republican) primaries. That's good enough to me. If anything posting here these last few months has increased my resolve against ever registering for any political party...I'm actually registered as "decline to state"...so I don't associate with anyone. I think both parties leave a lot to be desired, both are corrupt, and both hold rigid agendas (rigid is never good IMO).

[CGP]

130 votes

[CGP]

130 voters.

[eyedoc333]

Still a Dem. I've posted elsewhere that I feel like I can change more by being on the inside than by being on the outside.

[Robin Orlowski]

I am a Clinton Democrat! But I am going to withold my presidential selection if you know what happens in Nov.

[pumavoter]

I'm still a democrat but will vote republican (possibly McKinney - it depends who McCain picks for VP) for president. It will be the first time me and my husband vote for a republican.

If Obama picks Hillary for VP then I will vote for Obama.

[freethinker]

1972-McGovern (against Nixon)
1976-Carter (against Ford)
1980-Carter (against Reagan)
1984-Mondale (against Reagan)
1988-Dukakis (against Bush)
1992-Clinton (against Bush)
1996-Clinton (against Dole)
2000-Gore (against Bush)
2004-Kerry (against Bush)

[foxyladi]

Where are the other three Republicans? We can have our own group meetings at my house. We can all fit at my dining room table!

I was feeling so alone ;)...

present
but now im a hillary republican bet there is
a LOTS OF US

[truebluesenior]

Florida resident for starters.

[Robin Orlowski]

I too am awaiting the outcome of the August convention.

[CGP]

135 voters.

[jcless]

I was a democrat for over 40 years and just changed recently (July 7 is when it was recorded here in NC as unafilliated). They wouldn't let me change after the R&B C because there was another Primary June 25, so they waited State law until July 1. When I called about my new card she said there were 3000 voter registrations that were changing parties in our county.
I'm hoping they were all democrats leaving the party. Wouldn't that be a shocker for Dean?

[ragdoll]

I was raised a Democrat. I voted and cheered for the Dems. in 2006. I quickly became disappointed as soon as Pelosi took impeachment off the table. I decided to become Independant in 2007. After researching all the candidates, I found that Hillary was my best choice. McCain became my second choice. The more I find out about Obama the more I don't trust him in so many ways.

[patrioticlady]

Where are the other three Republicans? We can have our own group meetings at my house. We can all fit at my dining room table!

I was feeling so alone ;)...

I was raised in a Republican home, my mom was a Democrat until she met my father and then she switched. Many relatives on my mom's side are Democrat w/ a few Republicans sprinkled in, my maternal grandfather was a strong Democrat, and on my dad's side of the family is a mix also, my paternal grandmother was a strong Republican.
In this poll I have listed myself as a Republican, but my registration card says Democrat for now, as I wanted to vote for Hillary in the PA primary. Unfortunately, in PA it is closed and there is no crossing over in primaries. If I could I would probably be an Independent, but if I did that I would be locked out from voting in the primaries, I wish PA would change that, people should be able to vote for whoever they want.
My voting record is a mix, I look at ech candidate for office and vote for who will do the best job, rarely have I voted a straight party ticket.

With everything that has happened this election year w/ the Democratic party, I have found myself thinking often of my Democrat grandfather, he has passed many years now, but this I know, he would not recognize what the Democratic party has become. My mom tells stories of how my grandfather adored FDR, and that a picture always hung prominantly in the home. In many ways it now feels like a betrayal what the DNC has done, what the far left has done. I imagine the sadness and frustration my grandfather would feel if he were alive today.

You may be asking why I have not switched back on my voter registration. The answer is that I really think it is time to do some serious house cleaning of those Democrats who have voted against the national interest. So, for now I will I will stay a Democrat, and fight the good fight, I do this in memory of my grandfather. My grandfather had his picture of FDR on the wall. I have my picture of HRC on the wall, w/ a smaller one of John and Cindy McCain.:) If the miracle in August doesn't happen, then I will vote for John McCain.

[LeFleur1]

Is Nadar the green candidate again? Or is it Cynthia McKinney? Who?

Who is the Independent candidate? Bob Barr? Good grief who would vote for him?

What are the party platforms for the Green Party and for the Independent Party? Each candidate has agreed to support the platform of their party. The only way I can vote for a candidate is if I agree with most of the platform. That's why I never vote Republican. I have disagreed with most of their platforms throughout the years.

[Optixmom]

Dang! There are 7 more Republicans here now?

http://www.oldtimequality.com/img/q2.jpg

Where are you? I get lonely...

[wulf12]

Indy

Why?

Obama

[SojournerTruth]

Registered Independent currently-have always been Dem or independent. Never voted
for anything other than Dem. Based on DNC promotion of Oblahblah over Senator Clinton and absolutely innane primary process (voting AND caucus in Texas, delegate assignment mathematics no one should trust) I will NOT vote for Prez in this election and depending on how much DNC continues to p**** me off may not vote at all.

[RE:]

Dang! There are 7 more Republicans here now?

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Where are you? I get lonely...Is that really you Optix?:D:D:D

I voted Democrat in the poll. I think I will stay that way. Unfortunately, at this point in time, one cannot really make much of a differance as an Indy. In Vegas, the only thing an Indy can vote for in the primaries are non-partisan judges. That's it. It's not right. I think we all should be able to vote across party lines, just like the general.

[CGP]

146 votes.

[jcless]

As of July 7, I am unaffiliated.

[Inferno]

I am independent and will stay that way.

[swj719]

I'm luck as IL doesn't require registering for a party, but if I had to, while I identify myself as libertarian, I would have to sign up for the Repubs.

Limited Govt, more-free markets, lower taxes.

At least, that's what they used to stand for...

[mesofreee]

bump

[Mallory]

I was a Democrat but feel both major parties have shifted so much that I find myself in the middle. I vote as an independent, choosing the candidate that I can identify with on the most issues. I did register as a Democrat for the primaries and voted Hillary (AZ) but I'm voting McCain at the GE. I don't agree with Obama on any thing that I know of. I mean, I know where I stand, just no idea where HE stands and what I do know, I don't like.

[mesofreee]

This poll is in another area but I thought it might get more attention here. I hope you don't mind Muzza.

VOTE HERE: http://www.hillaryclintonforum.net/discussion/showthread.php?t=9245

[EH]

Independent/Clinton Democrat!

[eyedoc333]

I am a registered Democrat for the past 29 years and intend to remain so. My hope is to be able to change things from the inside.

[Paul F. Villarreal]

Still a Dem. I want to sneak up on the DNC while they think they have my vote.

[blazer615]

registered democrat for 26 years that will be voting for mccain/palin

[wasGOPnowInd]

As my ID suggests, I was a republican from the time I was 18 until about the age of 30. From that point, being disgusted with the far right's take over of the GOP, I left it and became an Independent.

However, I registered as a Democrat (my friends, who are mostly Dems were in shock) this year to vote for Hillary Clinton. I have not yet re-registered as an Independent, because I am enjoying far too much sending the DNC PUMA messages and money whenever they write or email!

I will, as soon as this election is over, re-register as an Independent.

[CGP]

151 votes.

[CT-Hilltopper]

Unaffiliated Hillary Clinton supporter.

Never joined a party. The Democratic party has become too liberal, and the radical left was too radical for me. The Republicans were too conservative, with the right wingers being too much in their own way.

I fit in the middle. Unfortunately, there isn't a party for people who fit in the middle.

I guess you could call me a centrist. I vote Democratic on social issues and Republican on my wallet.

[ILBlue]

Registered Dem but voting Republican for first time in 40 yrs. Can not vote primaries as Independent .

FDR/Clinton Democrat , and I want my Party back from the Rats who stole it.:mad:

[motown_steve]

Independent conservative

[mesofreee]

bump

[El Cuco]

Lifelong democrat, tired of voting for loosers like Kerry and Dukakis, will be voting republican for the first time for McCain. Country before party!

[JLB123]

Republican, life long

[Charlie Brown]

Republican starting in 1984...Changed to Democrat in 2000 and still am but considering changing to independant


Hillary plan A
Mccain plan B

[abc123]

I am only 20, but I have been a democrat since i was 15 when I started to pay attention to politics. so 2 years since been able to vote and 5 years since paying attention. I intend to stay a Dem with hope of working with the FDR/Clinton wing of the party to retake my and 4 generations before me party away from the far left wing.


P.S. I have decided to remain a member even though I will not be voting McCain I will be third party or Hillary write in for me.

[woman4change]

I was a dem when I first registered at the tender age of 18, but I switched to Independent a few years later when I understood that it's not about "political party affiliation".....I want the BEST person for my vote. I know we all do!

[Mrsawd]

I am a democrat but after I figure out voting the way I want so they cannot change to Obama !

I believe I am gonna go independent still thinking

[VotingHillary]

Democrat for 31 years until 6/7/08. No party affiliation now.

[ragdoll]

In Illinois you do not have to register to a party. I was raised Democrat, but wasn't politically active until about 3 years ago. Voted straight Democrat each time I did vote. Decided to become Independant after Nancy Pelosi took impeachment off the table. Voted for Hillary in my primary. McCain was my second choice anyway, Palin is a bonus.

[hillary4change]

Merged

[G4Hillary]

I am still a Democrat but I would call myself a Clinton Democrat exclusively.

[pumabon]

I took the poll and voted as an Ex-democrat, but have not taken any steps to change my affiliation. (My vote should have been Democrat, I guess!) I am wondering if more can be done to change the party by remaining a democrat. Any ideas? If I change affiliation, it will be because of how Hillary was treated.