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Andrew Yang Quits Democratic Party, Becomes an Independent

Andrew Yang Quits Democratic Party, Becomes an Independent, Transatlantic Today

(Washington Insider Magazine) -Ex presidential candidate, Andrew Yang, is cutting ties with the Democratic Party, he revealed  on his website Monday. He will now be politically known as an independent. This  announcement comes after he revealed plans to start a new party called the “Forward Party” in  his new book Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy. 

Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur, and politician from New York, is most known for his  unsuccessful presidential run in 2020 and again for mayor of New York in 2021. Yang is a  strong advocate for Universal Basic Income (UBI) and other left-leaning policies that made him  an underdog candidate in both races. However, his charisma and business savviness made  him a media favorite during the elections, and he gained considerable popularity.  

In his announcement, he recalls registering as a Democrat nearly 20 years prior, participating in  the campaigns of Kerry, Sanders, and Hillary Clinton. He insists that he felt connected to the  Democratic Party and the causes they were championing at the time. However, since the  election of Donald Trump, politics has become even more polarizing. This change has led  Andrew Yang and others to stray from the Democrat’s message, which seems to be shifting as  compromise happens in Washington. 

In his announcement, Andrew Yang made a point to show gratitude to all the members of the  Democratic Party who had assisted him during his campaigns. He also acknowledged the  thousands of Democratic Americans he encountered on his travels that he formed incredible  relationships with. However, the party isn’t aligning with his values, and thus it was time for him  to express that. He described his time running for office as a sobering experience that was  entirely different from his life as a businessman, adding that “power actually gives you brain  damage.”  

This doesn’t mean that Yang is leaving politics entirely. Andrew Yang states that without the  affiliation of the Democratic Party, he can be more honest about his vision for America- going  as far as describing the two-party system as “stuck.” Many see the intense polarization  between the two parties as to the reason for the chaos surrounding Washington. However,  Yang is not encouraging his supporters to follow his lead in changing to independents. He  discourages this practice, stating that it could be disenfranchising for the 83% of the country  that lives in traditionally “red” or “blue” states.  

“Breaking up with the Democratic Party feels like the right thing to do because I believe I can  have a greater impact this way.” Concludes Yang. No word yet on how this will impact his  future political aspirations.  

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