In November 2008 prior to the elections the numbers from election supervisors from Lake, Marion and Sumter counties in the 26 precincts that make up The Villages showed registered Republicans account for 25,958 voters -- or 52 percent of the electorate , which doing the math, puts Democrats and Independents at 48%. So there are slightly more registered Republicans, so what. With retirees coming in every day from liberal states such as New York, I wouldn't be suprised if those demographics change over time.
Mermaid, please ignore the remarks you referred to. Some of the people posting here are regulars in the Political forum and, to say it nicely, just don't know how to play well with others. And, the people posting on TOTV are not necessarly representative of the people you'll meet in the Villages. In fact, many of the posters don't even live in The Villages. Most Villagers we have met are wonderful people, out to enjoy retirement. Its been easy to find people of a liberal persuasion to socialize with, and I have many friends who are not liberals. We just know enough not to discuss politics.
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