Voting--which would be the more powerful statement?

[_Jersey Girl]

Hello All,

As I've said many times, I'm a registered Republican who votes for anyone I want. ;-)

I'm looking at my voter registration and I would like to change my party affiliation to no party affiliation at all. I know I've mentioned this on the board prior and I haven't changed my mind. I was thinking about this and what would make the more powerful statement.

1. A registered Rep. votes Democrat.

vs

2. A registered Rep. drops away from the Rep. party entirely?

Hopefully what I am asking will make some sense. I want to make a statement not only with my vote, but I'm now questioning as to which might be the more poweful statement regarding affiliation this go round. I'm sure there are many more like me who want the Rep. party to know we've had it with their nonsense. Essentially, I'm asking what's the best way to stick it to them.

Any thoughts to share with me on this?

[_EAllusion]

I think the best voting strategy at the moment is to vote in every Republican primary for the best possible Republican on the chance one exists in that race, then switch to voting Democrat to deny Republican majorities until the party gets its act together (which may be a very, very long time.)

This strategy may require you to keep your registration. I'm unfamiliar with New Jersey primaries. Wisconsin is an open primary system, so it's no problem.

[_Jersey Girl]

I think the best voting strategy at the moment is to vote in every Republican primary for the best possible Republican on the chance one exists in that race, then switch to voting Democrat to deny Republican majorities until the party gets its act together (which may be a very, very long time.)

I don't even understand what you said for that latter option. I'm politically challenged, remember?

This strategy may require you to keep your registration. I'm unfamiliar with New Jersey primaries. Wisconsin is an open primary system, so it's no problem.

I'm not familiar with New Jersey primaries either. I suppose I could ask someone who lives there.

[Guest]

I think the best voting strategy at the moment is to vote in every Republican primary for the best possible Republican on the chance one exists in that race, then switch to voting Democrat to deny Republican majorities until the party gets its act together (which may be a very, very long time.)

This strategy may require you to keep your registration. I'm unfamiliar with New Jersey primaries. Wisconsin is an open primary system, so it's no problem.

Apparently you have not yet caught on to the fact that Jersey Girl now lives and votes in Colorado. New Jersey is just where she was raised and where many of her relatives are.

[_Jersey Girl]

I think the best voting strategy at the moment is to vote in every Republican primary for the best possible Republican on the chance one exists in that race, then switch to voting Democrat to deny Republican majorities until the party gets its act together (which may be a very, very long time.)

This strategy may require you to keep your registration. I'm unfamiliar with New Jersey primaries. Wisconsin is an open primary system, so it's no problem.

Apparently you have not yet caught on to the fact that Jersey Girl now lives and votes in Colorado. NY is just where she was raised and where many of her relatives are.

NY is where she was born. New Jersey is where she was raised and her relatives are. She lives and votes in CO.

You're welcome.

[_Jersey Girl]

Gunnar do you have a strategy for me?

[_Jersey Girl]

Oh and EA, Gunnar is German.

[_Gunnar]

Gunnar do you have a strategy for me?

I agree with EA's strategy. It depends on whether your state has open primaries or not.

[Guest]

Oh and EA, Gunnar is German Norwegian.

As you know full well! Or, rather, a naturalized U.S. citizen who just happens to have been born in Norway. By Norwegian law, I also qualify as a Norwegian citizen because of having been born there.

Incidentally, in the recent Winter Olympics I rooted as at least as much for Norway as for the USA. In the history of the Winter Olympics, Norway has won more medals than any other nation (329) by a rather wide margin. The USA is second, with 282 total medals. I am proud of both countries!

http://time.com/5097770/countries-with-most-winter-olympic-medals/

[_MeDotOrg]

Colorado has open primaries, so it just becomes which candidate you want to support. California does not have open primaries. I think most of what your party affiliation determines is how much junk mail you get, and whether or not you want it from the Democrats or the GOP.

As a member of the Republican Party, I believe you are entitled to 5% off* on any Trump Hotel or golf course. All we Democrats get is a stupid autographed picture of Saul Alinsky.

*offer good Tuesday through Thursday only in March.