The political divide, as I see on DU.

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3. I tend to look at third way as the non Cruz, Gohmert, Paul, Bachmann, etc. etc. politicians.

Republicans are not allowed to be in conflict with the crazier Christian Fundamentalist, climate change deniers, neo con war mongers, uneducated tea party types, and the wealthy criminal class etc.. That really hamstrings you when you call yourself Republican relating to reality dealing with all of the crazies who come out to vote in primaries. What is left are niche opportunities for non Republicans hence third way types. Many call themselves Democrats and some of the duller variety still calls themselves Republicans.

In the long run George Washington was correct about Political Parties and they will be our downfall.