I'll tell you the truth Smutmutant, I wish we could somehow abolish all political party names in this country and make the citizens research the candidates positions before voting. The way it is now it is too easy for people to say I'm a Democrat so I must vote that way or I am a Rep. so I must vote that way.
Examine each candidate on your key issues use a system of pros and cons to determine who you want to vote for.