I don't think the world at large cares overly for my personal political odyssey; but it may have some value as an example.
In brief, I came to political consciousness during Vietnam, voted for McGovern in '72, and have supported a straight Democratic ticket with votes, money, and volunteer work ever since. I have been for the Democratic president or presidential nominee through Carter, Mondale, Dukakis, Clinton, and up through Obama. I was a self-described yellow dog democrat.
But I no longer self identify as a Democrat. I voted in the last election; I donated to specific candidates; but when asked to contribute to the party, I refused, saying that the Democratic Party had left me.
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