Post by @raphaelmorgan@disabled.social

2026-05-14 17:54 UTC

@HappytoBe@mastodon.social @futurebird@sauropods.win I assume you're saying that from experience calling as a registered Republican, but I'm honestly surprised. The elections I've seen over the last decade or so have seemed as thought the Democrats are *only* interested in feedback from Republicans who are considering voting outside party lines--when they get feedback from registered Democrats (or God forbid, leftists), it seems to me their default response is "but we're still better than Republicans so vote for us anyway"

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@raphaelmorgan@disabled.social 2026-05-14 17:55

@HappytoBe@mastodon.social @futurebird@sauropods.win it does make sense that they'd chase Independents the hardest, though. I'll consider registering as an Independent, although it'll suck not to be able to vote in the primaries

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@HappytoBe@mastodon.social 2026-05-14 22:21

@raphaelmorgan@disabled.social I was calling Rep Reps as a registered Dem. As with you, I've had the same experience if I call a Dem Rep. They all seem to be of the opinion how they provide "leadership" doesn't matter. I don't expect any of them to consistently vote the way I want them to, but it would be great if at least one of them provided some leadership and put out a plan to help all of their constituents. I'm old enough to remember when it wasn't like this.

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