As both my parents were FDR Democrats. I chose to register as an Independent.
When attempting to vote in a primary, (only choosing to vote in national elections for a few years) I was told I had to pick one or another party to get their ballot.
By then, knew I could never be a Democrat though still didnt trust RINOs, pretty smart for one so young!
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Yes ...... pretty damn wise for a yute ("My Cousin Vinny").