High stakes and Hillary: The case for every conservative to turn out on Tuesday

(3) Finally, a word about center-right voters putting differences aside to vote for down-ballot Republican, even if there are major fissures over the man at the top of the ticket (which, as we’ve already noted, have been mostly muted for the time being). There are big policy implications and political outcomes on the line. To Trump-skeptical or Trump-hostile conservatives: One of the attacks hurled your way for months has been that you secretly or practically support Hillary Clinton. Helping to ensure the defeat of her political party in Senate, House, and local races presents an important opportunity to deal meaningful blows against the Left’s agenda. Hillary Clinton Democrats will try to raise taxes, expand Obamacare, and further limit the first and second amendments, if given the chance. We all saw what happened in 2009 and 2010 when their party was handed control of all three elected elements of the federal government. The country (literally) cannot afford a repeat performance.

To Trump loyalists dissatisfied with the GOP’s level of support for your guy: The incentive to turn out to vote for Trump is self-evident. But down ticket races matter, too, even if you’re not in love with those Republicans. If you want even a fraction of Trump’s agenda to have a prayer of being implemented if he’s elected, he’ll need Republican majorities to achieve his goals. Do you expect Democrats to fund the wall? Do you expect Democrats to repeal Obamacare? Do you expect Democrats to confirm strong originalist judges? No, they will oppose him at virtually every turn. And if you believe all the things you say about ‘Crooked Hillary’ and her designs for America, there is no excuse for not voting to elect Congressional Republicans. If she wins on Tuesday, there is only one political party that will lift a finger to oppose her in Washington. You may find yourselves underwhelmed by the ferocity and tactics of that opposition at times, but Democratic majorities are a guaranteed rubber stamp. Zero accountability. No check on her power. All things considered, for center-right voters of all stripes who detest Hillary Clinton and oppose her ideas, the choice is clear and unambiguous. And sitting at home is not a responsible action.