It's official. I'm a flip flopper. Some have been accused of this in a negative way. But it would be impossible for me to NOT flop. Here's why: I believe it's important that as a reporter I am unaffiliated with any political party. SO I register as unaffiliated.
When did I flip? I became a Republican in Independence so I could vote in a local primary I felt VERY strongly about.
When did I flop? Right now, baby! I've just registered as a Democrat here in Hays to be able to sign a petition and vote in a primary for the Democrats I feel VERY strongly about. (Seriously, the most interesting political races in Hays/Ellis County are Democratic ... the Republicans around here are sedate).
SO ... what does this mean in the big picture? I was actually concerned my right-wing daddy-O would flip out when I told him. Instead (and to my GREAT surprise), he was all excited. Seems to think I'll help draw out the Hilary/Obama thing longer and give Republicans a better chance at the White House. Um ..... not my intention, but as long as he hasn't disinherited me, I'll take it. ;-)
What does the future hold? I'll wait until primaries are over, then re-register as unaffiliated. That simple.
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I've been a mostly unaffiliated voter. I did register as a member of the GOP in my more vulnerable days to vote in a primary I, too, felt strongly about. But, being pretty disgusted with our political system in general I'm not currently registered with either party and vote only in the general election for the candidate I believe to be "less worse" than the other.
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