KingNastidon posted:

Their answer can be none because the republican party is an option that better serves their self interests. They have nothing to personally gain from furthering the power of the democratic party.

Any affluent white male that votes democrat today is ostensibly doing so not out of pure self interest. They're prioritizing the human rights of others more than Republicans. Maybe not that much more, but enough for them to choose any Democrat over a Republican when those are the only two options.