Comments on: Democrats in GOP States Stay Distant From Party

By: James Joyner

James Joyner — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 17:21:49 +0000

Yep. One can't be a member of a party and not support the leadership on that vote--otherwise, no committee seats for you. Indeed, I'd vote against Zell Miller against most Republicans (were I a Georgia resident and he were running again) on that basis alone.

By: McGehee

McGehee — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 17:19:51 +0000

Even Zell Miller voted for Daschle -- before he got disgusted with his party.

By: James Joyner

James Joyner — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 13:38:24 +0000

Sure. The problem with that, though, is that you undermine your policy preference. Even a conservative Democrat will vote for Tom Daschle (or his successor) for Majority Leader.

By: Kathy K

Kathy K — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 13:34:30 +0000

A vote for Bush or Kerry doesn't necessarily mean a vote for the same party for Senate or Representative.
Some of us don't vote party-line. We vote for whoever we think will do the best job.