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JW Writes's avatar

I switched to Unaffiliated the morning after the election. I'd actually switched it over a year ago from Republican to Unaffiliated, but wanted my "switch to GOP" to count in my state, which had GOP registration surging. But I was totally disgusted with the election and the first thing I did after coffee was log on and switch back.

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Cyn's avatar

Switching parties simply splits vote! Many states won’t allow you to vote in the GOP primary if you’re a registered Independent. No matter how bad the GOP is, only united as one voice and party, can we defend our republic against the Dem corruption. Please stay and fight with us!

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JW Writes's avatar

I didn't switch parties, I switched designations. And I can vote in the primary in my state. I'm sorry but "no matter how bad it is" isn't a good argument for change... There have to be consequences.

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Janet's avatar

Wish I could do that. My state doesn’t have that option before elections . We only declare party in primaries to get our ballot. Not sure why as all candidates are still on it. I missed this years primary as a new “provisional R voter” but will ask before the next one. Perhaps they are marking it down in the polling place. Anyone know? Illinois. Never thought about this angle before.

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JW Writes's avatar

You have to do it 30 days or more ahead I think. Even though we're a red state barring a few cities, we have a huge unaffiliated percentage.

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Trilby's avatar

There were tears in your county's BoE office on that day, I'll sure!

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