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Former Turning Point USA Writer Describes How She Wrote Articles "Designed To S…
"For me to question my political views was akin to having a crisis of faith."
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From Conservative Bubble to Political Awakening: One Woman's Journey Beyond the Right
Former Conservative Activist Details Shift to Liberal Politics Caroline, an attorney and writer from Houston, Texas, has shared her journey from deep involvement in conservative politics, including working for Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA, to embracing liberal ideologies. In a recent video, she recounted growing up in a 'real conservative bubble' where her political views were synonymous with her faith. At 17, Caroline was drawn to Charlie Kirk's message of limited government and fiscal responsibility. She worked full-time for Turning Point USA during the first Trump election, where her duties included writing articles 'specifically designed to scare people and garner traffic.' She genuinely believed she was 'saving America' and that conservative values were essential to prevent the country from 'falling apart.' However, her perspective began to change during college while studying political science. She started to 'learn how the world actually works' and understand the 'importance of government.' This led her to question her long-held beliefs, describing it as a 'crisis of faith.' She realized that 'conservative politics just did not make sense' to her and found the right wing increasingly 'extreme.' Feeling uncomfortable with the direction, Caroline 'quiet quit Turning Point' and is now involved in liberal politics in small-town Texas. She aims to share her experiences to help others who might be questioning their political affiliations, emphasizing the importance of truly understanding the ideologies one champions.
