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I'm concerned about the direction of the Republican party. It has become too ideological. Less diverse than the Democrats.More lock-step in its voting habits. And intolerant of losing. Much too intolerant. A bad sign in a democracy.

I'm in favor of the diverse parties of old--with right, left and center elements. The old right Democrats are now all Republicans-mainly from the South. The most pragmatic politicians are those at the center--where most of the votes are, anyways. I'd like to see both parties more in the center--especially the Republicans--where there is a common meeting ground. Neither the right nor the left have all the answers.