Al, is it possible that Rod considers himself an "Independent", separate from either of the two predominant parties?
That is how I identify my political affiliation...right now I don't like what either the Republicans OR the Democrats are doing.
To answer the obvious question...yes, I dislike the actions of the Republicans MUCH more than I do the Democrats, but neither of the parties gets my vote. In the last election I voted for Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians. This coming election I may do a write-in if the actions of those 3 parties are not acceptable.
There are a lot of us who are feeling very "disenfranchised" by our political system altogether...they haven't demonstrated much interest in helping us citizens (IMHO), just seem bound and determined to gut each other.
I agree with O&H:"...this is a fine mess we've gotten ourselves into this time!!!"
I think the next election will be a free-for-all.
Doug