Andrew Yang Taunted On Twitter After Leaving Democratic Party For Independent Voter Registration

Following Andrew Yang’s unsuccessful attempt at landing the 2020 presidential nomination and losing New York City’s mayoral race, he is leaving the Democratic Party and has registered as an independent.

Yang announced the news on Monday on his blog in an essay titled “Breaking Up With the Democratic Party.”

“I changed my voting registration from ‘Democrat’ to ‘Independent’ today. It was a strangely emotional experience,” he wrote.

Yang admitted he always felt there was “an odd fit” between himself and the Democratic party.

“I’m not very ideological. I’m practical. Making partisan arguments – particularly expressing what I often see as performative sentiment – is sometimes uncomfortable for me,” he stated.

Following his announcement, Yang’s name became a trending topic on Twitter, with people taunting the 46-year-old entrepreneur for changing his party after failing to win political races.

“Andrew Yang is leaving the Democratic Party. How will we ever go on without his leadership,” one person wrote.

The Democratic *party* gave Andrew Yang prominent roles in the convention and on the campaign trail last year. They’d probably give him more jobs and opportunities.

But because Democratic *voters* rejected him for a job he *was not qualified to hold* he’s quitting the party. https://t.co/LilvHadcBv
— Tom Brennan (@Brennanator) October 4, 2021

Is Andrew Yang just going to make a career off of losing political campaigns over and over? https://t.co/TDlIyD6nia
— Neoliberal 🌐🇺🇦 (@ne0liberal) October 4, 2021

Andrew Yang has quit the Democratic party. "We are all devastated" said no one.
— Buddy Winston (@BuddyWinston) October 4, 2021

One user suggested it was a bit of a coincidence that Yang made the huge announcement the day before his book, “Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy,” is expected to be released.

“Andrew Yang dropping an essay about leaving the democratic party the day before his book goes on sale… the comedy,” a post read.

Ultimately, Yang revealed he believed leaving the party was the best decision so he could make a difference. “Breaking up with the Democratic Party feels like the right thing to do because I believe I can have a greater impact this way,” he wrote.

By changing his voter registration to independent, Yang feels he can “reach people who are outside the system more effectively.” Yang registered as a Democrat in 1995 at the age of 20 years old.