I dont vote by party. I vote by person. If the incumbant has been doing a good job and I have no problems with the person I vote for the incumbant. If I have issues with the incumbant I vote for the new guy/gal. If its a toss up I'll vote for the republican. I worry more about the local elections (county judges, precinct commissioners, etc) they have a direct impact on our day to day lives, roads, business, land use, schools, and such.