Democracy, Republic or Independent?

Do you have voter registration for Democracy, Republic or Independent?

  • Democracy

    Votes: 10 40.0%

  • Republic

    Votes: 8 32.0%

  • Independent

    Votes: 5 20.0%

  • None

    Votes: 2 8.0%
  • Total voters
    25
  • Poll closed .
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Reba said:
The poll question was about voter registration. The question is not about your political philosophy. The question is, how are each of you actually registered to vote?
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No need to be a killjoy.

I am registered as a Democrat.
 
Reba said:
The poll question was about voter registration. The question is not about your political philosophy. The question is, how are each of you actually registered to vote?
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Yes, but I want to give an example below:

Reagan Democrats - Democrats voted for Ronnie Reagan
Clinton Republicans - Republicans voted for Bill Clinton

Why? Because the political views and issues of Clinton and Reagan general appealed to them most although they may disagreed on several issues with those great presidents.
 
Reba said:
The poll question was about voter registration. The question is not about your political philosophy. The question is, how are each of you actually registered to vote?
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Ah, I get it. Well, that's the thing I don't understand... why do people register as a Democrat, Republican or Independent?

A voter is a voter, they shouldn't be affiliated with any parties.
 
If, I am registered then I would be Independent.
 
Banjo said:
Ah, I get it. Well, that's the thing I don't understand... why do people register as a Democrat, Republican or Independent?

A voter is a voter, they shouldn't be affiliated with any parties.
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Well, we do have that option. Some States allow for crossing over at the polls. Where it is not allowed, the voter can re-register to his/her current desire.
 
Reba said:
The poll question was about voter registration. The question is not about your political philosophy. The question is, how are each of you actually registered to vote?
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I registered to vote in 1988 and do not remember indicating a party affiliation back then. Reba, do you (or anyone else) know of a place online where one can find out whether or not their state requires them to register under a given party (i.e. signing up to be a registered Republican, Democrat or Independent)? If Wisconsin does in fact require voters to register under a specific party, I most likely voted Democrat, but honestly don't remember. :dunno:
 
Banjo said:
Ah, I get it. Well, that's the thing I don't understand... why do people register as a Democrat, Republican or Independent?

A voter is a voter, they shouldn't be affiliated with any parties.
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Ditto! There should more than just two political parties like Canada and UK so the voters can be offered more choices to vote.
 
Banjo said:
Ah, I get it. Well, that's the thing I don't understand... why do people register as a Democrat, Republican or Independent?

A voter is a voter, they shouldn't be affiliated with any parties.
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Depending on the state, a voter's registration can determine whether or not he or she can vote in a particular primary. Also, party affiliation is required for inclusion in party caucuses and conventions.
 
Hear Again said:
I registered to vote in 1988 and do not remember indicating a party affiliation back then. Reba, do you (or anyone else) know of a place online where one can find out whether or not their state requires them to register under a given party (i.e. signing up to be a registered Republican, Democrat or Independent)? If Wisconsin does in fact require voters to register under a specific party, I most likely voted Democrat, but honestly don't remember. :dunno:
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You can contact your local registrar of voters. Also, in some states your party affiliation is listed on your voter registration card.

I don't think it's required to declare a party affiliation. It's usually important only for primary voting or party conventions, or if you plan to run for office and want the support of a party.
 
Royale said:
Ditto! There should more than just two political parties like Canada and UK so the voters can be offered more choices to vote.
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There are many more parties in the USA but they don't have the large numbers that the Dems and GOP have. There is no limit on political parties in the USA but through years of tradition, usually two parties have the most power. But it hasn't always been the Democrats and Republicans. Other major parties have come and gone.
 
In American people picked 2 parties of Democratic and Republican. Independent is small number. I'm Independent. I used to register for Democratic when I was 18. Now, I am register for Republican. In case in American people are larger number of Independent. I will be. Democratic is no way for me!
 
Reba said:
There are many more parties in the USA but they don't have the large numbers that the Dems and GOP have. There is no limit on political parties in the USA but through years of tradition, usually two parties have the most power. But it hasn't always been the Democrats and Republicans. Other major parties have come and gone.
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Yeah, like the Federalists, Whigs, etc.
 
I rercall a party way more recent than that, Banjo, but for the life of me, I can't remember.....Progressive Party, maybe?
 
Tousi said:
I rercall a party way more recent than that, Banjo, but for the life of me, I can't remember.....Progressive Party, maybe?
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Hmm...

On the ballots in some states, they have Constitution Party, formerly known as Taxpayers' Party on it. There's also the Libertarian Party and the Green Party.

It should be noted that the Republican and Democratic parties are not exactly the same parties founded in its early days. In fact, Whigs were also known as National Republicans. In fact, there was even a Democratic Republican party.

Anyway, Progressive Party... I'm pretty sure there were at least 2 different parties with the same name that had some influence on the country in the first half of 20th century.

There are a lot of parties out there, but only some make it onto the national ballot. Who would vote for a party called Pants Party, really?
 
 
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