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Republicans Flee the GOP After Capitol Riots © The Associated Press The Associated Press Party membership trends give Republicans no reason to celebrate, with Democrats widening their numerical rank-and-file advantage over a GOP struggling to find its footing after losing the presidency and both chambers of Congress in November, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday. The poll found that nearly half – 49% – of Americans identify as Democrats or independents leaning toward Democrats, while a combined 40% are Republican or GOP-leaning. That first-quarter 2021 advantage is the bigg...

Embed "I was completely shocked and ashamed. That's not how I think of the Republicans — who we were, and who we are," said Lyle Darrah of the riot at the Capitol. Darrah recently changed his party registration from Republican to Democrat. Hart Van Denburg/CPR News hide caption toggle caption Hart Van Denburg/CPR News "I was completely shocked and ashamed. That's not how I think of the Republicans — who we were, and who we are," said Lyle Darrah of the riot at the Capitol. Darrah recently changed his party registration from Republican to Democra...

by Andrew KenneyFeb, 01 2021 () "I was completely shocked and ashamed. That's not how I think of the Republicans — who we were, and who we are," said Lyle Darrah of the riot at the Capitol. Darrah recently changed his party registration from Republican to Democrat. Image: Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Lyle Darrah was on a conference call at work in rural Weld County, north of Denver, when the riot at the U.S. Capitol started on Jan. 6. When his boss mentioned what was happening, he turned on news coverage — and immediately felt his last allegiance to the Republican Party slipping away.

Monday, February 1, 2021 by Andrew Kenney (NPR) Play Audio "I was completely shocked and ashamed. That's not how I think of the Republicans — who we were, and who we are," said Lyle Darrah of the riot at the Capitol. Darrah recently changed his party registration from Republican to Democrat. Image credit: Hart Van Denburg Stay tuned in to our local news coverage: Listen to 90.7 WMFE on your FM or HD radio, the WMFE mobile app or your smart speaker — say “Alexa, play NPR” and you’ll be connected. Lyle Darrah was on a conference call at work when the riot at the U.S. Capitol s...