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I can think of two reasons -

1 - Most voters are not a Republican or Democrat. So they're stuck choosing between what those at political extremes want at election time.

2 - Some cities/states will always vote R or D, pretty reliably. Choosing someone you dislike less has its advantages in such areas.



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