"ot perfect, but I have to make something happen using less than perfect resources. "
"buy a new car" seems the same as saying "join a third party" in this case. Both are logical. You have a job. I'd imagine that by showing up to it more often, you could afford to pay off a credit loan to get a new one.
No, buying a new car would be voting for a new GOP rep in the primaries. Dumping the GOP is like giving up on autos and switching to feet or a bike. An option, but not really practical.