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pnwmom

(108,978 posts) Sun Oct 29, 2017, 01:46 PM Oct 2017

Gallup: February, identified as GOP: 31%. October, identify GOP: 24%. So when you hear

that the base is sticking with DT, remember that the base is shrinking.

http://news.gallup.com/poll/15370/party-affiliation.aspx

(The Dems cratered in January, when only 25% identified as Democrat. In October they were at 31%.)