Do you consider yourself a Republican, a Democrat or an independent?

[Reason10]

Gallup chart shows party affiliation from 2004 to 2019

As of right now there are slightly more republicans than Democrats, chart going back to 2004 at link

	Republicans	Independents	Democrats
	%	%	%
2019 Jul 1-12	29	38	27

https://news.gallup.com/poll/15370/p...filiation.aspx

It's not difficult to admit I'm a Ronald Reagan, Rush Limbaugh, Donald Trump conservative Republican. We make up most of America. We make up most of the Republican Party, although there is a sizeable portion of Never Trumpers in the party, even today. Every time our policies are implemented, the economy soars, people are safer in their homes, foreign policy is sane and life is better.

Modern day conservatism rejects identity politics of the left and the tiny minority of the extreme right.

I personally do not believe there are independents. It has been my experience that they are mostly liberals who do not like the word "liberal." Yes, I know; independents like to act superior by picking and choosing different sides on every issue:

"Yes, I believe in balanced budgets but the government should pay for abortions." Stuff like that.

There's nothing superior about refusing to take a stand with a party. It certainly doesn't translate into votes for a presidential candidate.

While the establishment Republicans were whining about Trump's first presidential campaign, and how he didn't kowtow to the left for purposes of attracting the mythical "independents," he was busy shoring up his conservative base and going after disaffected registered Democrats.

I'm sorry, folks. There are no moderates at this, or any other forum. This place is for partisans. Moderates can't make up their minds on lunch.

[Reason10]

Proud life long Independent. Both Democrat and republican parties should be disbanded since IMO both are corrupt.

Only problem, they control this country. They control the White House and the Congress. And they are not going to allow other parties to horn in.

[Peter1469]

It's not difficult to admit I'm a Ronald Reagan, Rush Limbaugh, Donald Trump conservative Republican. We make up most of America. We make up most of the Republican Party, although there is a sizeable portion of Never Trumpers in the party, even today. Every time our policies are implemented, the economy soars, people are safer in their homes, foreign policy is sane and life is better.

Modern day conservatism rejects identity politics of the left and the tiny minority of the extreme right.

I personally do not believe there are independents. It has been my experience that they are mostly liberals who do not like the word "liberal." Yes, I know; independents like to act superior by picking and choosing different sides on every issue:

"Yes, I believe in balanced budgets but the government should pay for abortions." Stuff like that.

There's nothing superior about refusing to take a stand with a party. It certainly doesn't translate into votes for a presidential candidate.

While the establishment Republicans were whining about Trump's first presidential campaign, and how he didn't kowtow to the left for purposes of attracting the mythical "independents," he was busy shoring up his conservative base and going after disaffected registered Democrats.

I'm sorry, folks. There are no moderates at this, or any other forum. This place is for partisans. Moderates can't make up their minds on lunch.

Sure there is. Voting (D) or (R) is voting to kill the USD. It is the spending, stupid (used generally).

[gamewell45]

Conservative Republican who believes an "Independent" is someone who can't make up his mind so pretends to be above it all.

Or IMO are so disgusted with both political parties they don't want to be a part of the hypocrisy both parties represent.

[gamewell45]

Only problem, they control this country. They control the White House and the Congress. And they are not going to allow other parties to horn in.

Sadly, this is probably true.

[countryboy]

No party...… all parties are corrupt.
Will vote my conscience.

And I'm betting the audible voice of your "conscience" tells you to vote.....wait for it.....DEMOCRAT PARTY.

[Just AnotherPerson]

And I'm betting the audible voice of your "conscience" tells you to vote.....wait for it.....DEMOCRAT PARTY.

Tulsi, but let's be real she is not a real Democrat. The Democratic party rejects her, as does the Republican. I am thinking after the DNC bumps her that she will switch to Independent. I am most likely wrong. But if she does end up Independent I will vote for her. I don't choose whether I like someone based on what party they are in but who they are and what they stand for. That means something to me.

I am for ending war.

[donttread]

​Both republicans and democrats are hell bent on destroying the USD. A curse on both of them.

And "Independent candidates" tend to be cast off from the "two major gangs" . I agree with Peter and since "curse" is taken I wish a pox upon the the two major gangs.

[donttread]

Gallup chart shows party affiliation from 2004 to 2019

As of right now there are slightly more republicans than Democrats, chart going back to 2004 at link

	Republicans	Independents	Democrats
	%	%	%
2019 Jul 1-12	29	38	27

https://news.gallup.com/poll/15370/p...filiation.aspx

Why not LP? Or Socialist? Or make poster name their party?

[Retirednsmilin308]

Conservative Democrat. In other words, I have no party.
...and i do not see that as a bad thing.

There are corporate Democrats who are no different than Republicans.

I have encountered the extreme right in person at gun shows, and have encountered the extreme left on-line only.
I think they know better than to behave as they do out in the general public.
The ones from the extreme right that behaved that way have people slowly back away from them, make no sudden moves, and avoid eye contact.
A good policy for both.