text: Here's the problem for many Catholics, including me:  On economic, climate, and  healthcare issues I'm progressive, but I am adamantly opposed to abortion and identity politics, which the Democrats have appeared to embrace.  To me, the right to life is the paramount right and the preeminent right upon which all other rights are built.  Therefore, I feel that I have no other choice but to vote Republican.  Now, if the Democrats became pro-life, supported traditional values, and stopped catering to identity politics, I'd give them my vote.  I doubt this will ever happen.