I didn't want to engage in a campaign where I was defending myself on those issues at every turn, so I just decided that I'd switch and run as a Republican.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I'm a conservative Republican. I have been since I was 15 years old and participated in the 'Goldwater for President' campaign in 1964.
I have been a Republican since 1966.
I'm a Republican. I'm running in a Republican primary.
I started out as a Democrat.
I'm very much engaged in the political battles. But I'm doing it as a supporter of Republicans... rather than as an active candidate.
I am very much a Republican.
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.
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 very much engaged in the political battles, but I'm doing it as a supporter of Republicans out of conservatism rather than an active candidate.
I am still a Republican. I have not changed that.