The mentallity that you have no choice is silly, but it's a Rebublican thing I've never understood.

Oh come on. It’s not a “Republican thing.” If the Republican’s came up with the best candidate in the world politically who was firmly Pro-Life (just to choose an example), there would be plenty of Democrats who wouldn’t vote for him or her because of that single issue. They’d probably end up voting Democrat even if their guy was a terrible political leader.