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Don't get me wrong, I am a proud Republican, and I want to support my party. I am a firm believer in the Republican principles of smaller government, low taxes and economic freedom. I have spent my time in government service fighting for these principles.

I am not part of the problem. I am a Republican.

I'm a dedicated Republican and a proud party man.

The problem is, the Republican Party hasn't done anything to make this country better and I speak as a Republican.

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.

I have been a Republican since 1966.

I am very much a Republican.

I'm a liberal Democrat, and I state that proudly.

I am ashamed of some of Democrats in my own party.