The idea in this sentence is that some people vote the candidate that is running for the party they favor rather than voting the candidate that can be the best option and will perform the job better. S presidency he is going to vote for McCain because he is running for the Republican party. He still may not be the best option but he believes in the republican political ideology as the best and is focused on party rather than in personality of the candidate and his records.
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