Ideological progress doesn’t move in lockstep with electoral success or failure.

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I often get asked for my advice on how to vote. I’m the first to concede these requests come from a very niche slice of the electorate—that tiny remnant of people who know who I am, value my opinion and share my exasperation with both parties.

I am going to answer the question. But first let me explain why I don’t like it.