No there is a big difference between the philosophy of the two parties. Which is why I vote Democrat. But my point is this. Both have way too many ties to big corporations and special interests to make me comfortable. I would be very happy if some grass roots person who just wants to do the right thing and not take all the pac money would rise to a level by which they can actually do something good without having any IOU's to any special interest .. that is all I wish for