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by ghostbrainalpha 2742 days ago
Exactly...

It reinforces the idea that parties are more important than anything.

I'm a Democrat mostly, but I might vote for particular Republicans if I feel like they are outstanding individuals with good moral character.

If I cross the isle to vote for John McCain would you take away my McCain vote and give me someone from my party that I didn't want?