I have spent most of my life as a Democrat. I recently have seen fit to follow another course. I believe that the issues confronting us cross party lines.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reagan notes his shift from Democrat to another party based on issues crossing party lines.
- In plain terms
- He changed parties because issues matter more than labels.
- What can you take from it?
- Party labels should not override personal conviction on issues.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you align with a party or issues?
- How do you decide political affiliation?
Another view
It does not specify which issues caused the shift.
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