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CoffeeCat

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8. Yes, I am a registered Republican...

Wed Oct 3, 2012, 10:19 AM

Oct 2012

Prior to a year ago, I had been a registered Dem my entire life.

However, I switched my registration to Republican during Iowa Republican primary caucus. I wanted to participate, and the only way you can participate in the Republican caucus is by being a registered Republican.

I was extremely concerned about the extremists that were running this year. Michelle Bachman had won the Iowa straw poll and Rick Santorum was leading in the polls.

I felt that I had to do my part. So I caucused for one of the other, more reasonable Republicans--who ended up losing, by the way.

I just haven't switched my registration back yet. I am a Dem through and through--and have been all of my life.

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Now, I'm a member of two Romney-created clubs! CoffeeCat Oct 2012 #11

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