Cafferty File: GOP Voter Registration Declining Since 2005?

From the Cafferty File:

There may be hope for the survival of our country. The rise in the number of independent voters in several states has been so sharp that they now virtually constitute a third party. That's not good news for the Democrats and Republicans, and it's really not good news for the Republicans.

The New York Times reports that for more than 3 years now, there has been a decline in the number of voters registering as Republicans and an increase in the number registering as Democrats.

These shifts could affect local, state and national politics for several election cycles to come. Already, Republicans have lost control in many state houses and governors' mansions, and they took a beating in the midterm elections of 2006.

It's important to note that swings in party registration aren't uncommon from year to year, and party registration often has no impact on how people end up voting. But experts say what is remarkable is that this shift away from the Republican Party is now in its 4th year. One analyst says it suggests a "fundamental change going on in the electorate."

Former House Majority Leader Republican Dick Armey says these are "not good numbers" for the GOP, but cautions they don't give a clear indication about what will happen in the presidential race. Armey suggests the key is who all these new independent voters will support.

Democrats point to President Bush as the main reason for the shift, but they're also benefiting from demographic changes -- things like the rise in the number of younger voters and the urbanization of the suburbs.

Here's my question to you: Republican voter registrations have been declining since 2005. Why?

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[brawnymike]

That should be sewn into a sampler:

BUSH is a "four-letter word"!

[TPAUSA]

The PNAC/NEOCONS "Crazies", have ruined this Country and their own Party.

We are in the verge of becoming a Banana Republic..

[ASentinel2]

John Cafferty once crapped his pants on the set... I know an electrician that was doing work in Atlanta on one of the sets, spoke to the camera guy on this show and he said that Cafferty stormed out of there one day with his pants all wet in the back and down one leg cussing...

LOL!!

[tarpumpphillips]

In my humble opinion, the Bush presidency has done more harm to the GOP than any other issue. I think he was the most clueless president in the past 40 years. The man was a hopeless president.

[FUCKYOURGODINTHEASS]

One of governor Palin's first meetings after the announcement of her selection for V.P., was with AiPAC.

And, Joe Biden has said, and I quote, "You don't have to be a jew to be a Zionist."

[rell127]

i agree with you

[rell127]

they always do

[FUCKYOURGODINTHEASS]

The democrats blame the republicans too. None of them represent the people, they represent your countries government.

[greatbroad]

The new bad 4-letter word: Bush

--I love it!!

[RomeoMD25]

What i dont like About Reps

they"r never take responsibility for anything always blame the Dems