Let me add to say all those past associations and stances on issues doesn’t matter makes us no better than democrats when it comes to considering the suitability candidates!
Let me add more with an obvious current comparison. The Rats of Ratland were ready to dump Kamala 6 months ago for her past & current political “flaws”. Now that’s completely swept away - forgotten and she’s wonderful. Just sweeping RFKjr’s serious egregious no-different-then-Waltz’s Leftism under the rug because he’s right on one issue makes those who do that very Rat-like in their political thinking. Wait! Kamala doesn’t want to tax tips! So forget what I said she’s great!