Carson Became A Republican Less Than A Year Ago

[libertybele]

EXCLUSIVE: Records show Ben Carson became Republican less than one year ago

Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump has received a lot of scrutiny for donating to Democratic politicians in the past. But Republican primary voters may be curious to know why one of his chief rivals, Dr. Ben Carson, officially joined the Republican Party less than one year ago.

The American Mirror has obtained several public records that show Dr. Ben Carson, one of Trump’s chief rivals, did not affiliate with the Republican Party until he changed his voter registration on October 31, 2014.

Carson filed this “record update/change” on that date to change his party affiliation to “Republican Party of Florida” — less than six months before declaring his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president.

The office of Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections confirms, “Dr. Carson was previously registered with a minor political party: Independence Party of Florida (IDP).”

http://www.theamericanmirror.com/exclusive-records-show-ben-carson-became-republican-less-than-one-year-ago/

Other records show Carson was also registered as an independent in Maryland. According to the Baltimore County Board of Elections, despite registering to vote in that county in 2001, Carson only voted in the general elections of 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2012 — and never in any primaries.

So does it matter that a leading contender for the Republican nomination for president officially became a Republican only a short time ago?

“You’ll never find a candidate that you agree with one hundred percent,” Texas tea party leader Katrina Pierson tells The American Mirror. “But, he should at least subscribe to your fundamental platform longer than six months prior to seeking to be your national leader.

“Six months prior to Dr. Carson’s announcement, his platform was void of top Republican primary issues including life, the second amendment, and God. It did, however, include sustainable development, social justice, and a 25% tax on all sporting events,” Pierson says, referring to the Independence Party of Florida.

The Carson campaign did not respond to an email seeking an explanation.

[sinkspur]

So, it appears the top two in GOP polls have been Republicans the shortest amount of time.  I'd be curious to know if Trump is a registered Republican, even now.

I wasn't going to ever vote for either of these two because they are completely unqualified for the Oval Office, and this is just one more reason.

[NavyCanDo]

  Seriously, this really matters to anyone? A lot of Conservatives register as an Independent but vote solid Republican. Many here on this site call themselves as Independent, not wanting to yoke themselves to the Republican Party.   I see no harm in that at all. Naturally if your going to run as a Republican, you would make it official.
 Now if you said he sided with the Democrats a year ago, then you would have something, but one thing not in doubt is Carson's conservatism. He's the real deal - an economic, social, and foreign policy conservative. 

[libertybele]

Trump has been a Republican since 2009.  He also was registered as a Democrat and Independent as well.  You do make a very valid point; both of the front runners for the Republican party have been "Republican" the least amount of time compared to the other candidates. Their appeal of course is their lack of political experience.  Pretty sad really, but true.  Trump is certainly not my first pick, but so far, like him or not, he has brought about some positives for the GOP.

[aligncare]

Doesn't bother me. It migh even be considered a plus. 

[sinkspur]

Seriously, this really matters to anyone? A lot of Conservatives register as an Independent but vote solid Republican. Many here on this site call themselves as Independent, not wanting to yoke themselves to the Republican Party.   I see no harm in that at all. Naturally if your going to run as a Republican, you would make it official.
 Now if you said he sided with the Democrats a year ago, then you would have something, but one thing not in doubt is Carson's conservatism. He's the real deal - an economic, social, and foreign policy conservative.

But the reason he's running for President is his speech taking Obama to task at a prayer breakfast or some occasion.  The conservative media fawned over him because 1) he was black 2) he slapped Obama.   The man is a distinguished surgeon, but he is not a distinguished speaker and he's all over the place with his policies.  If you want him to change, just take exception to something he says, and he'll try to tailor his position.

Trump's running for president because he's bored.  Tired of The Apprentice, tired of running his businesses, entering his septuageniarian years, filty rich.  What's left?  Why the presidency, of course.

[aligncare]

But the reason he's running for President is his speech taking Obama to task at a prayer breakfast or some occasion.  The conservative media fawned over him because 1) he was black 2) he slapped Obama.   The man is a distinguished surgeon, but he is not a distinguished speaker and he's all over the place with his policies.  If you want him to change, just take exception to something he says, and he'll try to tailor his position.

Trump's running for president because he's bored.  Tired of The Apprentice, tired of running his businesses, entering his septuageniarian years, filty rich.  What's left?  Why the presidency, of course.

Turns out he [Trump] has been preparing to run - at least thinking seriously about it - since before 2000 when he wrote The Ameria We Deserve.

[sinkspur]

Turns out he [Trump] has been preparing to run - at least thinking seriously about it - since before 2000 when he wrote The Ameria We Deserve.

Yeah. I've noticed all of Trump's political observations over the last 15 years.

Trump is running because he's bored, as I said. He's 70, he's got all the money he needs, so he wants to run the United States.  He's the ultimate narcissist.  Will he pull a Ross Perot and start talking crazy as his campaign goes on?

[raml]

The only three I would even vote for are Trump, Carson or Ted Cruz anyone else as a republican candidate won't get my vote I will do a write in because the rest of those running are no better than any democrat running. I have only registered in Missouri and California when I lived there as a republican. When I lived in Michigan I just registered you didn't have to name a party to register there and that is where I actively worked for the party for many years. Many states are like that you do  not have to designate what party you prefer.

[kevindavis007]

Trump has been a Republican since 2009.  He also was registered as a Democrat and Independent as well.  You do make a very valid point; both of the front runners for the Republican party have been "Republican" the least amount of time compared to the other candidates. Their appeal of course is their lack of political experience.  Pretty sad really, but true.  Trump is certainly not my first pick, but so far, like him or not, he has brought about some positives for the GOP.

Trump changed his mind 5 times.

[GAJohnnie]

“Dr. Carson was previously registered with a minor political party: Independence Party of Florida (IDP).”


Yawn.....I guess when you cannot make a case FOR your canidate you are reduces to these sort of rumor-innuendo-hearsay attacks.

BORING and irrelvent

[ABX]

There are a few things that are starting to become troubling for me about Carson (association with a MLM pill company is a big question mark for me on his judgement), but with this story, it is important to point out he actually came from the right, not the left, with this change. the Independent Party of Florida is pretty far to the right, Constitution Party level. It is associated with Alan Keyes American Independent Party.

[libertybele]

Seriously, this really matters to anyone? A lot of Conservatives register as an Independent but vote solid Republican. Many here on this site call themselves as Independent, not wanting to yoke themselves to the Republican Party.   I see no harm in that at all. Naturally if your going to run as a Republican, you would make it official.
 Now if you said he sided with the Democrats a year ago, then you would have something, but one thing not in doubt is Carson's conservatism. He's the real deal - an economic, social, and foreign policy conservative.

Carson a conservative?  Carson a real deal?  We don't have a voting record to go by of course so, I'm not so sure how you can honestly conclude that so we have to go by his statements. By his statements on two very key issues; 2nd Amendment and Immigration, give me enough reason NOT to vote for him.  I would vote for him over Hillary, but there are a lot of candidates I don't particularly like that I would vote for over Hillary.

https://www.conservativereview.com/2016-presidential-candidates/candidates/ben-carson#article-13

[truth_seeker]

I will vote for whoever becomes the eventual Republican nominee, and state herewith that those who will not make such a commitment need it to be out front right now, so we can judge their reasoning accordingly.

Even more forthrightly, anybody that is unwilling to make such a commitment is a lousy whackobird, or worse.

In almost any election, any Republican is better than any democrat. It is an axiom.

Inability to grasp said concept, indicates math and logic challenges, possibly beyond treatment or repair in this election cycle. Cause: Possible overexposure to narrow but loud noises.

[Bigun]

I will vote for whoever becomes the eventual Republican nominee, and state herewith that those who will not make such a commitment need it to be out front right now, so we can judge their reasoning accordingly.

Even more forthrightly, anybody that is unwilling to make such a commitment is a lousy whackobird, or worse.

In almost any election, any Republican is better than any democrat. It is an axiom.

Inability to grasp said concept, indicates math and logic challenges, possibly beyond treatment or repair in this election cycle. Cause: Possible overexposure to narrow but loud noises.

In the general election next November I will vote for the Republican nominee in every race on my ballot.  In the upcoming Republican primary I will vote for the most conservative candidate I  can find in every race on my ballot.

That is my declaration.

[aligncare]

I will vote for whoever becomes the eventual Republican nominee, and state herewith that those who will not make such a commitment need it to be out front right now, so we can judge their reasoning accordingly.

Even more forthrightly, anybody that is unwilling to make such a commitment is a lousy whackobird, or worse.

In almost any election, any Republican is better than any democrat. It is an axiom.

Inability to grasp said concept, indicates math and logic challenges, possibly beyond treatment or repair in this election cycle. Cause: Possible overexposure to narrow but loud noises.

(are you trying to start a fight?)

Actually, I like this. But, instead of judging their reasons, let's just shun them outright! Bring out the pitchforks and torches!

 ^-^

Yes. I'm compelled to vote (any-R-will-do).

[truth_seeker]

(are you trying to start a fight?)

Sure, get it out in the open.

[libertybele]

Primary elections are a whole different ballgame than the General Election and  I vow to vote for the candidate with the most conservative record.

[musiclady]

There are a few things that are starting to become troubling for me about Carson (association with a MLM pill company is a big question mark for me on his judgement), but with this story, it is important to point out he actually came from the right, not the left, with this change. the Independent Party of Florida is pretty far to the right, Constitution Party level. It is associated with Alan Keyes American Independent Party.

It will be interesting to see how many conservatives try to use this against him, since the party he came from was more conservative than the Republican party.

Not quite the same as coming from the Progressive Democrat party and now pretending to be a Republican......

[Oceander]

Seriously?  I'm registered as an independent; does that make me any the less of a republican in substance?  It's not like he was a card-carrying communist, I mean democrat (same difference) up until a year ago.

[sinkspur]

I will vote for whoever becomes the eventual Republican nominee, and state herewith that those who will not make such a commitment need it to be out front right now, so we can judge their reasoning accordingly.

Even more forthrightly, anybody that is unwilling to make such a commitment is a lousy whackobird, or worse.

In almost any election, any Republican is better than any democrat. It is an axiom.

Inability to grasp said concept, indicates math and logic challenges, possibly beyond treatment or repair in this election cycle. Cause: Possible overexposure to narrow but loud noises.

I guess you've called me out.

I will not vote for Donald Trump in a general election.  I will not vote for Hillary either, but I know you'll tell me that not voting for Trump means I'm voting for Hillary.

Trump IS Hillary, in just a different guise.  I have no illusions that he'll respect the democratic process and that, like Obama, he'll just do whatever the hell he wants. And, unrestrained, he'll revert to some of his old Democrat leanings.

Donald Trump is not a Republican nor is he conservative.