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Registered as a Dem in 1965. Even then, I realized that it was the lesser of two evils. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2011 #1
Great quotes John & Thomas would definately be dems ,Ben too orpupilofnature57 Dec 2011 #4
Registered as a Democrat since the JFK election and have voted Democratic party since then. n/t RebelOne Dec 2011 #11
I've voted 3rd party on 2 occasions. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2011 #15
They were allowing girls to join the "all-boys club"..I liked their forward thinking..n/t monmouth Dec 2011 #2
That is the way of the republican party: " do as we say." Charlemagne Dec 2011 #3
I'm not. styersc Dec 2011 #5
How does party identification equate to "having an open mind" or not? jberryhill Dec 2011 #6
I live in a conservative open primary state. styersc Dec 2011 #7
For the same reason I voted for Obama, and will again... cherokeeprogressive Dec 2011 #8
I was a registered Democrat for over 30 years. I am now am registered as non-partisan in California still_one Dec 2011 #9
because my parents and grandparents are Labor Dems. Odin2005 Dec 2011 #10
I Think, Therefore I Dem. mikekohr Dec 2011 #12
Heard that BeFree Dec 2011 #34
i think it was nature not nurture. barbtries Dec 2011 #13
I have a conscience. lpbk2713 Dec 2011 #14
where do I start? w8liftinglady Dec 2011 #16
Indeed BeFree Dec 2011 #35
The ONLY reason I'm a registered Democrat today is... stillwaiting Dec 2011 #17
Yep BeFree Dec 2011 #36
Registered as an independent since I was first old enough to vote The Straight Story Dec 2011 #18
I'm not. Iggo Dec 2011 #19
Because I care about my fellow women and men. femmocrat Dec 2011 #20
I'm a member.... unkachuck Dec 2011 #21
I'm not wealthy enough to be a ReTHUGlican. BiggJawn Dec 2011 #22
It's too late for me to answer this - edgineered Dec 2011 #23
Understandable BeFree Dec 2011 #37
I registered as a Democrat while married to my first husband Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #24
Can't follow a party that denies abelenkpe Dec 2011 #25
Because I believe that public goods are good eridani Dec 2011 #26
So I can vote in the primaries. bigwillq Dec 2011 #27
the dem party represents a collective way to consolidate Positive + Power.... I am supportive opihimoimoi Dec 2011 #28
That's it in a nutshell BeFree Dec 2011 #38
And a HAPPY NEW YEAR...free of the GOPers....I wish... opihimoimoi Dec 2011 #43
Its the only game in town right now quinnox Dec 2011 #29
Yes. nt Zorra Dec 2011 #30
I'm not. UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2011 #31
Simple. People over Profits. tk2kewl Dec 2011 #32
Because there is no viable Socialist option. hobbit709 Dec 2011 #33
I vote Dem because there is no party representing my part of left field. Magoo48 Dec 2011 #39
Because the alternative is unthinkable Motown_Johnny Dec 2011 #40
I support labor - TBF Dec 2011 #41
It's a matter of practicality. Shandris Dec 2011 #42
Because I have a three-digit I.Q.? PCIntern Dec 2011 #44
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