Changing party affiliation......Why?

[SA Friday]

I'm an independent as many of my beliefs cross both parties stances (gee, wonder why I always seem in debates on here [pause for effect]).

I have more in common with the Republican party so remain registered in an effort to put my vote towards those races that count. The state gov race this election is one such instance. Now if we could just figure out how to get rid of Maes or the gate crasher, we might acutally get somewhere... As it stands, we are severly screwed.

[roberth]

I was listening to Maes today on the radio. I just don't know and right now I'm thinking NO on Maes.

I wish the Colorado GOP had stuck with Penry or Tancredo before they decided it was McGinnis' turn. We wouldn't be in this mess now.

Buck is a resounding YES.

[Irving]

Please, if the GOP gave two shits about what the voters thought of them, you wouldn't be so upset with them in the first place. It's a nice idea though.

[Anton]

The Democratic and Republican Parties have both ****ed up this country.

Look at illegal immigration for example, its only become an 'issue' for the Republican party since they lost control to the Dems. When the Republicans were in power and could do something about it, years ago, what did they do? Nothing. The more things change the more they stay the same.

That's why I'm an independent and will always be an independent.

[Ranger]

I do understand the mindset of an independent voter, but IMHO it is a good idea to register with the major party that most closely represents your views. That registration does give power to the party. It doesn't mean you have to vote that way, but being registered that way helps at least part of your cause - whatever that may be.

[BadShot]

Ah, so let me see if I have this right... "We" aren't happy with either party, bitch, moan and rail against the heavens for a viable 3rd party, but because there can never be a viable third party.. because people won't take the risk... "we" just continue to stay on the roles of the party(s) we detest.

Pathetic..

I went independent after Clinton got elected. I will not support either of the major parties monetarily or with my time or efforts in any fashion. Government needs an enema and just defaulting to one or the other makes you part of the issue. Acquiescence is all this is. The more we simply give lip service to the evils of the 2 parties we have, the less progress we make towards rectifying the problem.

[68Charger]

Ah, so let me see if I have this right... "We" aren't happy with either party, bitch, moan and rail against the heavens for a viable 3rd party, but because there can never be a viable third party.. because people won't take the risk... "we" just continue to stay on the roles of the party(s) we detest.

Pathetic..

This ^^^
If enough have the balls to change their registration, maybe 1 of 2 things will happen-
1) When an increasing # of voters are registered independent, any party will have to work to get the independent vote- that means winning voters based on a candidate's merit, with no party loyalty.

2) if the GOP sees that the # of registered republicans is down, they may ask themselves why... and if the bleed rate is high enough, maybe they'll pay attention to it & change...

I really can't bring myself to register democrap, so I'll change my affiliation to independent & send a letter to the GOP telling them why- because I believe there has to be a big change in gov't that neither party is willing to do...

[ghettodub]

The Democratic and Republican Parties have both ****ed up this country.

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Agreed, hence my sig...

[ChunkyMonkey]

The Democratic and Republican Parties have both ****ed up this country.

THIS.. aren't you tired of voting for 'the lesser of two evils.'