Democrats Abroad;

Is this forum about anybody that lives abroad and supports Democracy, or is it about anybody that belongs to a Democratic Party (if so by its name or by its nature?), or what?

HI,
I just joined this group a few months ago when I voted in the US primaries for expatriots. This group is linked to the United States of America Democratic Party, called Democrats Abroad. It is not restricted to registered Democrats. I am an Independent. I think anyone can join in the discussion.

The use of the word "Democrat" and democracy are indeed confusing.

Best regards,
Rose

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Oct. 4 – Illinois, Nevada, South Carolina

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Oct. 8 – Missouri

Oct. 10 – Idaho, New York

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