I became a Republican because I trust people more than I trust government.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
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 have been a Republican since 1966.
I became a Republican when a very wise young lady asked me how I could remain a Democrat when I didn't agree with what they stood for and did agree with what the Republicans supported.
I am a Republican because of my military background, my pro-life beliefs, my support for the Second Amendment, and my belief that government should not grow excessively.
When I retired out of the military, I registered myself as a Republican because my views and perspectives were more in line with that party.
When I was younger, I thought of myself as a Nixon Republican because he was the anti-Communist.
I've been a Republican all my life because I embrace the conservative values of hard work, personal freedom, less government and fewer taxes. But I also believe in compassion, inclusion, and helping those who want to help themselves.
Well, I've been a Republican for all of my voting life.
I have voted for a Republican for president ever since I was voting and since I was 18 years old.
I became a Republican in the summer of 1972. I was involved in running President Nixon's re-election campaign in California and became part of his administration at the start of his second term.