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I was a Democrat for a period of time early on. And then I was also an independent. And then I became a Republican.

I'm not a Democrat, I'm an Independent, but I caucus with the Democrats.

I guess you'd call me an independent, since I've never identified myself with one party or another in politics. I always decide my vote by taking as careful a look as I can at the actual candidates and issues themselves, no matter what the party label.

I am a Democrat. But I am an independent Democrat.

I'm also politically independent so I'm not a fan of either the Democrats in Congress or the Republicans in Congress.

I'm an independent, but I got to admit I lean Democratic.

In the good old days when I was a senator, I was my own man.

I've been a Democrat, I've been a Republican, and I eventually became an independent because I don't believe either party has a monopoly on good ideas or strong leadership.

I have always been independent.

I am not here as my party's nominee. I am unique among the 100 senators in that regard.