And I currently view the Republican party as the party that talks a good game but then goes on to expand domestic spending not seen since Johnson's Society wastes back in the 1960s. My conservative views have not changed in the least, expect perhaps to become even more conservative over the years, while the Republican party continues to move to the left to gain votes. Seriously asking, but what do I gain by voting for this party? Keep the other party out of office? I'm quite sure the Framers, who the author mentions only in passing (for fear of covering statements that would disprove his point) did not intend this as the main reason for voting.
I would also suggest this author, who mentions Washington in passing (a particular trait of party hacks who don't actually look to the whole intent but would rather quote what they need to somehow 'prove' their false points), look to his farewell address again and heed the warnings Washington gave of parties. And for the record, I am not registered as Democrat, Libertarian, or Republican.