[Glenn E. Meyer]

Not to be too political but increasing group polarization just will lead to more extreme nuts yelling at each other and the middle of sensible folks tuning out. Well known effect.

There are antigun conservatives and pro-choice conservatives. Should they become Democrats?

We don't need litmus tests but a significant overlap in the middle, such that sensible governmental business gets done.

Making government a battle between litmus test extremists is not going to help anyone. We need folks who are independent of litmus tests. Be progun and prochoice. Be antigun and antichoice. Vote based on your reason and morality and not on some tribal loyalty.