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H2O Man

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Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Mon Feb 24, 2025, 04:40 PM

Feb 2025

There are more voters registered as independents than either Democrats or republicans. Yet in two of the past three presidential elections, the campaigns have sought to get republicans to vote for our candidate. This included bringing the pre-corpse of Dick Cheney on stage. There are, of course, Democrats who appeal to the left-leaning independents, which include many people who have left the party out of frustration.

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Currently about 30% of voters consider themselves to be Democrats. Is this a problem? [View all] everyonematters Feb 2025 OP

30% of voters are Democrats? Where are you getting that number from. nt Phoenix61 Feb 2025 #1

It comes up consistently in polls. everyonematters Feb 2025 #3

Here's a couple of sources EdmondDantes_ Feb 2025 #4

The Democrats at the top appear weak and ineffectual to many. Especially compared to the bombastic liars. mackdaddy Feb 2025 #2

I get the impression that voters want something to vote FOR DJ Synikus Makisimus Feb 2025 #8

LOL, not even close. W_HAMILTON Feb 2025 #11

More people don't vote than vote for any candidate in U.S. elections. DJ Synikus Makisimus Feb 2025 #15

No, because not being a registered democrat doesn't mean not voting for democrats LearnedHand Feb 2025 #5

Yep. Plus, certain Democratic-aligned politicians and their ilk have been shitting on the party for almost a decade now. W_HAMILTON Feb 2025 #10

It doesnt matter Mountainguy Feb 2025 #6

"I never submitted the whole system of my opinions to the creed of any party of men whatever, Ping Tung Feb 2025 #7

Gallup says it's 28% for Democrats, but also 28% for Republicans Polybius Feb 2025 #9

How can anyone possibly vote no iemanja Feb 2025 #12

Because Nearly 45%.... ProfessorGAC Feb 2025 #13

When the objective is to win elections, yes. Kid Berwyn Feb 2025 #14

Many young people have become Independents womanofthehills Feb 2025 #16

Recommended. H2O Man Feb 2025 #17

I don't remember the politician but one of them; it might have been (Rove or Gingrich) Uncle Joe Feb 2025 #18