I grew up in a strongly democrat environment in Missouri. My grandparents were Pendergast democrats as well as my parents to an extent. Naturally I became a democrat too. I always kept an open mind and was willing to vote across lines if I felt the other candidate had an edge. I have to tell you though, the breed of democrats are a totally different shade from what you get in California and NY. That is a batshit crazy hybrid. It's a party of it's own. I stayed in California after school, moving around somewhat and have been in NY for a few years now. What I'm seeing these legislators pull is scaring me right. Who do the democrats really have right now that can win the White house in 2024? In my opinion, they were dead in the water for 2022 until Scotus gave them a boost by reversing Roe v Wade. But that still doesn't make them the right choice. We're deep in the shit without waders right now.