The Republican Party is reportedly facing an exodus as thousands of America are dropping the political party affiliation from their voter registration. Back in January, The New York Times released a report highlight the alarmingly high number of voters who opted to change their registration. Now, the publication has published another editorial explaining why.
Since the insurrection on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, more than 200,000 voters across several states have left the Republican Party. While shifts are normal after elections, the publication noted how distinctly different this one is.
Chuck Coughlin, a Republican Party strategist in the state of Arizona, explained why he believes the shift has occurred. “The exodus that’s happening right now, based on my instincts and all the people who are calling me out here, is that they’re leaving as a result of the acts of sedition that took place and the continued questioning of the Arizona vote,” Coughlin said. Continue reading.