If you wish for your Representative to have any clout for your state

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then you need to elect a Democrat. Democrats are going to retake the House and the Senate this year and for the sake of your state you need to send someone that will be in the majority. Republicans have lost tremendous credibility since assuming complete control over all three branches of government and will not have much of a voice if any in the new Congress, so for the sake of your state and your community you need to vote Democratic. Don't let ideology get in the way of what is good for your state.