IDing yourself - identifying yourself...I’m not talking about formally identifying your party on the ballot, but how you see yourself, which I guess is what your theme was initially about independents, right...you mentioned not all independents are the same, some are more conservative, held their nose to vote for McCain, etc.
I’m saying, if that’s the case, why not call yourself a Conservative.
I am a freedom loving American. I support the constitution, especially the bill of rights. I do not support the amendments that have eroded states rights such as the income tax, and other violations of the 10th amendment.
I do not support much of the legislation that has been passed (creeping socialism). I thought Roe v Wade was a horrible misinterpretation of the constitution.
The leftist MSM has tacked a label on people of conservative. That would imply that we want to conserve the status quo. I want to roll back the socialism that has been marching forward before I was even born.
I object to labels, but I think most of the tag-lines give a sufficient clue to where people on this forum stand.
You and greeneyes are talking about two different types of votes - you talking to a pollster, greeneyes talking about the primary. Having worked a primary, there are some you don’t want to say R or D, not understanding that it is a PRIMARY, not the general. A primary is for THAT PARTY, and you have to say which party that is involved in the primary that you want to vote in.
Calling yourself a conservative paints an target on your back....The opposition then targets you and makes anything you try ineffective....better to keep em guessing and get the job done!