Taking my oath in the next few days, after 10+ years as a Green Card holding Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States of America ... I LOVE this country.
Wondering though, if there is any value to register myself as a democrat to see what their approach is in my city, which is in a swing state? (FYI: I WILL vote every 2 years and WILL vote for either Trump or Republican as a 2nd option)
A friend is an ex-LEO and his wife is still registered as a dem, the rubbish she gets about their party is ridiculous (she votes RED), I feel like adding to their waste of time and resources is part of my patriotic duty to my new country.
Any thoughts?
Normally one should register to the political party that they feel reflects their own political views the closest. The benefit to this is that you get to participate in the primary election of the party you are registered to.
You are, of course, free to vote for anyone you choose to in the general elections.
The bottom line is that, at least today, you are free to register however you want. Take pride in that freedom and make sure you vote every chance you can.
Congratulations on becoming a U.S. citizens. It is people like you, who follow the proper channels to do so, that help to make America great. God bless.