[More Cowbell]

I am a registered Democrat, but not because I agree with a majority of the values held by the party in general. In fact, I agree with a portion of what each major party believes on certain issues, maybe even leaning slightly to the Republican side. My views are in line with each party when they support individual rights and personal freedoms, which actually make me most suited for the Libertarian party.

However, since I live in Pike County, a good number of the local races have only Democrats running, and thus are decided in the May primary. So, I have registered as a Democrat in order to have a say in these particular races. If there are Republicans running, I am still free to vote for them in November, if they happen to be the better candidate.