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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
It would be interesting to compare voting histories in Canada and the U.S. to see how often people changed the party they voted for. My sense is that American are much more likely to vote for the same party for their whole life. You quite often hear Americans say "I am a Democrat," or "I am a Republican." Like an identity. You don't hear that nearly as much from Canadians.
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That would be an interesting comparison. In my circle of friends and family, I am aware of people changing who they voted for in response to party policies. I agree with you that being a republican or democrat is part of many American's identity. I think a major component of this identity has to do with the connection between religion and state.