Why I’m Registering as a Republican

Why I’m Registering as a Republican

For most of my adult life, I’ve been registered as an independent. I’ve never felt comfortable pledging loyalty to a political party. Instead, I’ve preferred to evaluate candidates individually, weigh issues on their merits, and vote based on judgment and balance of power rather than affiliation. Independence, to me, has always meant intellectual honesty and the freedom to agree or disagree with anyone, regardless of label. That approach is refl…