JJ, Absolutely I reject party line voting.  I am a Libertarian and vote for the best candidate regardless of party.  Like the duopoly, Greens, and Independents, my party produces some less than stellar candidates.  If a man or woman running against them will do a better job in my opinion, they have my vote.  Which supports "specific initiatives and policies regardless of party."  There are big differences between Oregon's five parties and those five parties growing and getting candidates elected will cause deals to be made that supports their respective agendas.  An example would be Bernie's effect on the dems, he is an Independent, not a democrat but was willing to say he was in order to achieve his agenda.  Breaking Oregon's one party control is a must for Oregon, breaking the duopoly control of our country is a must for the nation and man/womankind.