~Lauren~
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Post by ~Lauren~ on Jul 6, 2014 0:07:21 GMT
As a republican in NYS, yes, I'm in the minority for federal elections; for state elections, I'm usually in the majority.
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tracylynn
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Post by tracylynn on Jul 6, 2014 0:08:53 GMT
Now that I live in W. Washington, No. But I grew up and lived in E. Washington for several years and I was DEFINITELY a political minority over there!
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Post by my2apps2 on Jul 6, 2014 0:10:30 GMT
Yes, I still vote but this state is so heavily Democratic that I often wonder why the rest of us even bother. It's actually not even the entire state, the Eastern side of the state is conservative, but the population of the Western side doesn't give them much say at all. This. And it can be very frustrating when things on the state level are voted on because usually the ones who benefit from it are on the west side of the state. (I said usually...don't burn me at the stake West side peas! LOL!) I am registered independent and my voting can actually be all over the place, though I tend to be conservative. As a general rule, I hate politics and researching candidates and initiatives to vote on gives me heart burn.  |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 6, 2014 0:22:09 GMT
Yes, I still vote but this state is so heavily Democratic that I often wonder why the rest of us even bother. It's actually not even the entire state, the Eastern side of the state is conservative, but the population of the Western side doesn't give them much say at all. This. And it can be very frustrating when things on the state level are voted on because usually the ones who benefit from it are on the west side of the state. (I said usually...don't burn me at the stake West side peas! LOL!) I am registered independent and my voting can actually be all over the place, though I tend to be conservative. As a general rule, I hate politics and researching candidates and initiatives to vote on gives me heart burn. Are we political twins!?  I actually waited a long time to register to vote because I didn't want to be forced to vote down party lines and I'm neither a dem nor a repub. I just happen to have a conservative nature when it comes to large decisions/commitments, yet I'm very free with people's individual choices Being on the western side of the state I can truly imagine how frustrating it is for the eastern side, the Seattle/King county area makes so many of the decisions for everyone. |
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Post by myboysnme on Jul 6, 2014 0:22:59 GMT
Yes, I am, although my state has been turning a little bit.
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Post by my2apps2 on Jul 6, 2014 0:28:05 GMT
This. And it can be very frustrating when things on the state level are voted on because usually the ones who benefit from it are on the west side of the state. (I said usually...don't burn me at the stake West side peas! LOL!) I am registered independent and my voting can actually be all over the place, though I tend to be conservative. As a general rule, I hate politics and researching candidates and initiatives to vote on gives me heart burn. Are we political twins!? I actually waited a long time to register to vote because I didn't want to be forced to vote down party lines and I'm neither a dem nor a repub. I just happen to have a conservative nature when it comes to large decisions/commitments, yet I'm very free with people's individual choices Being on the western side of the state I can truly imagine how frustrating it is for the eastern side, the Seattle/King county area makes so many of the decisions for everyone. We must be! I feel that exact way. And yes, it can be frustrating. We have so many issues that need addressing on this side but a majority of the funding goes to the West side. The general feeling amongst the people I know over here is that we are often ignored and used for the tax revenue we provide. I'm just sayin', the north-south freeway should have been done by now!  |
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Post by jlynnbarth on Jul 6, 2014 0:38:22 GMT
Yes, I too am in the minority living in Eastern Washington without that North/South freeway! |
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huskergal
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Post by huskergal on Jul 6, 2014 0:43:03 GMT
Yes, I am. Hoping to see some change in the November elections. People are getting tired of the status quo.
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Post by lumo on Jul 6, 2014 0:50:35 GMT
Locally, I don't think so, but statewide, yes (dem in NC).
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LisaDorothy
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Post by LisaDorothy on Jul 6, 2014 0:55:31 GMT
Oh gosh yes. I would love to vote more often, but typically there aren't even any candidates from my party running for office on a local level.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2014 1:12:46 GMT
Not at all. Louisiana is even more red than Texas.
However, the state in which I wish to reside leans Democratic, so hopefully one day I will be.
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Anita
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Post by Anita on Jul 6, 2014 1:17:15 GMT
Yes, definitely.
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Post by 3dcrafter on Jul 6, 2014 1:24:47 GMT
I'm not a Republican or a Democratic, so yes, I have been in the minority in every state I have lived in. lol
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Post by doxielady on Jul 6, 2014 1:50:42 GMT
Not in my state - no. In my city....it can be questionable at times.
And major thumbs up for Compwalla! I admire anyone who is able to get involved and make a difference. |
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Post by grammyj64 on Jul 6, 2014 2:17:56 GMT
yep! i'm a democrat in texas Hey! There are two of us! Well, I make three and I have about 2 friends who are also. |
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Post by kellybelly77 on Jul 6, 2014 3:03:56 GMT
I am solidly liberal and I live in a deep red state. I still vote in every election though!
Our Gov. race this year is getting very interesting! Incumbent Repulican Sam Brownback has made a mess of this state and most polls are predicting that so many people are unhappy with him that the challenging Democrat has the advantage. Keeping my fingers crossed that the polls have it right!
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Post by epeanymous on Jul 6, 2014 3:04:50 GMT
I'm a blue girl in a blue state.
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TXMary
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Post by TXMary on Jul 6, 2014 3:08:04 GMT
yep! i'm a democrat in texas Me too. ***ETA- I should have read the thread! A lot of us Texas Democrats here.  |
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whiskerfish
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Post by whiskerfish on Jul 6, 2014 3:11:35 GMT
I'm a blue spot in a red state (GA).
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Post by Belia on Jul 6, 2014 3:32:07 GMT
I'm blue... my state is blue.... but my county?!?! As red as the day is long. Red red reddity red red.
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Post by tidegirl on Jul 6, 2014 3:54:46 GMT
I am in the political minority for my county and city. Although I sometimes feel like there is not majority or minority at the local level-just oddness on all sides.
LOL. I fall in the majority at the state level.
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Post by jengels999 on Jul 6, 2014 4:04:23 GMT
I'm a democrat in utah. So, ummmm, yeah. Pretty outnumbered here. There are 2 of us!!! Janell |
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musiclover
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Post by musiclover on Jul 6, 2014 4:15:08 GMT
Yes! My blue vote in the red state of Kansas is wasted. Doesn't keep me from voting though. Hopefully Brownback will be kicked out of office in the next election.
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Nanner
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Post by Nanner on Jul 6, 2014 4:18:21 GMT
I am. I'm a liberal in a conservative province
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2014 4:19:58 GMT
Yup. And we're in the minority concerning most things here too!
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Post by DinCA on Jul 6, 2014 4:22:51 GMT
Yes, I am in my state but not in my county.
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Post by Sharon on Jul 6, 2014 14:27:19 GMT
No, I'm a conservative in TX!
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janeliz
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Post by janeliz on Jul 6, 2014 14:59:03 GMT
For sure. I'm a Democrat in South Carolina.
I have a decent number of like minded friends and acquaintances, but we're certainly not well represented in the state leadership.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jul 6, 2014 15:08:03 GMT
Sadly yes.
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Post by honeyb on Jul 6, 2014 15:43:35 GMT
Nope. I'm a democrat in Western Washington.
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