[carton253]

But, the platform is voted and agreed on by the majority. it is not a unanimous decision. Should the minority now have to seek another party? Can a party's umbrella be big enough to include even the minority? If it can't, it will soon head for extinction... because a collaboration of people cannot agree about everything all the time.

[Rabid Dog]

OK - so the majority voted on the Pro-Life plank? Then why aren't the party leaders supporting the man that reflects the platforms voted in by the majority of its people?

A minority view has been driving Arnold's campaign?

There is something wrong with the picture you just described. Or maybe I'm interpreting it wrong? I've only had two cups of coffee that that is entirely possible.

[jmc813]

But, the platform is voted and agreed on by the majority. it is not a unanimous decision. Should the minority now have to seek another party?

You raise good questions about the platform of the party as it relates to the members. One must wonder what limits, if any, there are to inclusion within the Republican Party. Let's say that Tom Dachle, for instance, wanted to join the GOP. Should he be allowed? If not, what positions of his fail the "litmus test"?