I know what you mean. I always used to feel reasonably confident with whomever the Republicans settled on, even if I had a few disagreements around the edges with the nominee. After all, it was the party of straight-shooting law-and-order. The Dems were always the ones into subterfuge, putting on the calculated facade of moderation for the public, while stomping headlong into socialism once they’re in office. I always felt I could pretty much ‘trust’ what Republican politicians said, generically speaking. They might veer a little left or a little right, but they weren’t all-out pretenders.
Yet, now, thanks to pro-amnesty Republicans, I really find I can no longer maintain the same kind of auto-pilot faith I used to have in the Party’s choices. The whole shamnesty insanity really became a watershed moment in my political perspective. I’m not going to be giving my vote to anyone until I feel 100% confident they will secure the borders, and never serve up amnesty.
Might want to keep that in mind before throwing the baby out with the bathwater.