This line of thinking died the moment that the parties began another realignment with 2024. We are in the beginnings of the 7th party system. Curtis Sliwa was

This line of thinking died the moment that the parties began another realignment with 2024. We are in the beginnings of the 7th party system. Curtis Sliwa was significantly to the left of both Eric Adams and Cuomo on a whole host of issues, which is one of the many reasons why Trump refused to endorse Silwa (they hate each other). If we didn't have a Sinema or Manchin, we might have liberal republicans like a Silwa who would be objectively better if you're a liberal.