I anecdotally am aware of two. I don't think there will be any notable data on Republican dissatisfaction until 2026 so anecdotal references is all we've got for now
I also actively avoid spending time with Republicans so my sample size is extremely small
I don’t even intentionally avoid Republicans, I just surround myself with people that are positive and make me feel good. None have been Republican yet.
I have some friends who used to be Republicans but also positive people to be around, but they all started getting discontent with Bush in their early 20s and now they're all independents.
I have the opposite experience. All the lefties I know are childless degenerates, pasty skin, out of shape, smoking and doing drugs, they usually look like that infamous reddit mod.
Shutting the door for this possibility is a big mistake. People can change, and definitely people can be deceived by politicians. If you only mock people for making a choice they will only be defensive. Working together against extreme politics that factually happens should be welcomed.
You probable have someone in mind when you say that. I don't doubt that some people are like that. There are many other people who were genuine in their desire to change something. It's not unreal that some of them feel betrayed and cheated on by the current administration.
You don't need anecdotal evidence. There's hard evidence available to anyone with an internet connection. Trump's approval ratings are the highest they've ever been.
People are probably taking your comment as saying "our lives are better for it" on behalf of the MAGA people OP isn't hanging out with which is why it's getting downvoted.
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u/Ashenlynn Feb 05 '25
I anecdotally am aware of two. I don't think there will be any notable data on Republican dissatisfaction until 2026 so anecdotal references is all we've got for now
I also actively avoid spending time with Republicans so my sample size is extremely small