[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"?

[carton253]

But Tom Daschle wouldn't want to join the Republican party because he has no agreement at all. Using him extremes the argument. I'm talking about people who agree more than they disagree.

What I have seen on the Tom vs Arnold threads is the simple point that only conservatives can be Republicans. I disagree with that assessment.