I was born and raised in a Republican household. In 1968, I actually had the privilege to shake hands with President Richard Nixon while he was campaigning in Illinois. Shortly thereafter, I went to college and became confused for a few years (sound familiar?) I came back to my senses in 1973 and have never looked back. Somehow, facing the real world and the need to earn my own way brought me back to my roots. I’ve voted straight Republican ever since and will continue to until the day I die.
P.S. I still have my Mother’s campaign buttons from those days. My favorite is the “Nixon-Now more than ever” button.
Tell me about it. I went to UC Berkeley. I think I was catatonic for two of those years...