I’m not sure I’ve thought this through all the way, but I had the thought that we should vote for the RINOS this time, even though they betrayed us and we hate them.
Here’s my logic, for what it’s worth:
If Trump wins, he will deliver a death blow to the GOPe mentality because everyone will know he did it without their support and even despite their obstructionism. Their credibility as power brokers within the Republican Party is shattered. Good.
If everyone holds their noses and votes for the RINOs this will accrue to Trump’s benifit, since the “long coattails” is always viewed as a mandate. Trump will also benifit if republicans hold onto the house and senate, even if they are half RINO.
I think reelecting RINOs may be viewed as empowering them, just when we want to punish them. I get it. But I think just the fact of Trump winning will put them in their place and they will have to be contrite. They will know what the voters choice was - Trump. They will know who the Alpha is.
I think the proper way to get rid of the RINOs is reelect them and then primary them next time.
JMHO
I see your logic but just cannot bring myself to connect that line on the ballot for McCain nor my husband nor a friend I just talked with. Too many times told to hold my nose and vote even though it is against all my beliefs and values. On the other hand cannot bring myself to vote for the opposition, so it will be a blank, and I can live with that.