Oh, yeah, that’s an old strategy. If you’ve got a Dem Rep in a purple district, they can’t vote for that Commie bill, or they’ll lose their seat to a MAGA. There may be a few of them, so when it comes time for the vote, they let a few cross over, so they don’t get slammed in the election for being too liberal.

But they should still pass their bill by a vote or two. When they are letting enough cross to sink a bill, or to vote for the other side? That’s political party treason, and the party needs to explain themselves.