Some would argue that voting for the opposing candidate leads the other party to produce better candidates in the next election cycle. In other words, it takes

Some would argue that voting for the opposing candidate leads the other party to produce better candidates in the next election cycle. In other words, it takes a swing to the other side in order to radicalize the other side and swing the pendulum of discussion back in their favor. Maybe the ACA repeal will lead us to actually have single payer with the next cycle?