[Miss Marple]

You raise an interesting question. Should one stick with a leader who agrees with one on 80% of the principles, or should one jump ship if one doesn't get 100% of what one wants?

Myself, I stick with someone of character whom I didn't agree with on all issues, rather than going with someone who mouths platitudes I agree with but has no character.

It is a difficult choice for many. I am comfortable with my decision.

[Wait4Truth]

Boy, you sure are good at fileting people...love ya! LOL!

[NittanyLion]

You raise an interesting question. Should one stick with a leader who agrees with one on 80% of the principles, or should one jump ship if one doesn't get 100% of what one wants?

I would vote for the former. That said, I wouldn't allow that to preclude me voicing opposition to the 20%.

Myself, I stick with someone of character whom I didn't agree with on all issues, rather than going with someone who mouths platitudes I agree with but has no character.

Ideally, the person has character AND agrees on all the issues. I'm not sure that person exists. ;-)