[Resettozero]

Should McDaniel vote for Cochran?

In many cases, I would say yes. In this particular case, I say no.

By this response, trebb, I feel you find yourself in the same manner of thinking that I was and some other FReepers were several elections ago. Since then, I've moved beyond that frustrating position and now am at ease with the votes I cast...without worry which way the coin lands.

Distancing myself from the GOPe was a necessary step and better direction.

[OneWingedShark]

Distancing myself from the GOPe was a necessary step and better direction.

Not distancing yourself would mean one of two things (1) that you agreed with the direction they're going, or (2) that you exhibit a slavish, cult-like delusion and devotion to the Republican Party and really believe that they really would do right by you… and in that case you'd find yourself chanting along with these GOPe cheerleaders:

Master Republican guide us. Master Republican teach us. Master Republican protect us. In your light we thrive. In your mercy we are sheltered. In your wisdom we are humbled. We live only to serve. Our lives are yours.

I, for one, am glad that you aren't falling into that Stockholm-syndrome trap.