This morning, I saw a Facebook post, that said

Shame on Republicans, especially elected Republicans who call Trump deplorable and would not vote for him. …. Republicans hope to gain the House in Connecticut but how can they when they criticize one another, losing the coattail effect. Wake up people!!!!!

When challenged on his statement, he responded

he [Trump] is the nominee. I still respect Ronald Reagan's philosophy never to speak ill of another Republican. So, I keep quiet but when leaders of our party start speaking ill about other republicans I get upset. Candidates need the coattail, they do.

This led to a long discussion in the comments about whether the vote is about the party or the candidate. I added my comments

I think this is a really important discussion. Some people believe that party loyalty is more important than principles. Others do not. As more and more voters register as unaffiliated, the idea that party is more important than principles is likely to alienate more and more voters.

Me? I place my principles, my religious beliefs, and what I believe is best for our country far above party politics, and I pray that more Americans will do the same. I cannot, in good conscience, vote for Donald Trump or anyone that supports him.