So, I almost became a Republican today!
I have signed up to work on Election Day with my local township. The sign asked for people with computer skills (30+ years in IT - woo hoo!) and then my chat with one of the three people in charge had me hired on the spot. I did divulge my 2004 NH efforts, and we had a nice talk about the Arizona situation.
Anyway, it turns out my area is heavy for Democrats, and he really, Really, REALLY wanted me to be a Republican because they need one member from each side in case of an issue to make sure things are handled with appropriate integrity. Part of me wanted to make him happy because I get the problem, but I just couldn't do it. I gently told him I regularly post on a discussion board called "Democratic Underground" and I didn't want my party affiliation "changing for November" to cause any questions ever or cause any voter to feel as if their vote was not treated with the utmost respect.
He was gracious and totally understood and I'm still a Democratic who will hopefully be helping out in November (and an August primary, too),
Whee!
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