Donald Trump, who is not the president, is using a minority of Republicans to block aid to Ukraine, to undermine the actual president’s foreign policy, and to weaken American power and credibility.

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      There are a number who aren’t, like Liz Cheney. It’s possible to disagree almost completely with somebody on policy, and still recognize that they’re not a traitor.

      Not that the rest of the Republican party accepts them or will allow them to win a primary anymore.

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          If you’re a longstanding Republican and looking for another home, that’s not a bad idea. If you want the Republicans to lose the next election, you need to actively vote for a Democrat. These three scenarios show why:


          Scenario 1:

          D - 9 votes

          R - 10 votes

          T - 0 votes

          Republican wins


          Scenario 2:

          D - 9 votes

          R - 9 votes

          T - 1 vote

          Tied election, decided by a coin toss


          Scenario 3:

          D - 10 votes

          R - 9 votes

          T - 0 votes

          Democrat wins

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      I mean, that line of reasoning can get a bit dicey. Given that they’re in the electoral majority, I think that technically makes the Democrats traitors.