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6 months agoIt’s not really that contrary, most people don’t actually become more conservative as they age. It’s not quite a myth but very much over stated. Political orientations over the course of the life span are very stable. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1113&context=poliscifacpub
I’m not American. Can someone explain this to me? Why would you register a party you are aligned with? I’m Ireland we use proportional representation so most people will be voting for multiple parties in order of how closely they align with your views.