So I am what you would classify as a swing voter.
I have actually voted for more Republican presidential candidates than I have Democrats.
Until something else viable emerges, the needle moves between Republican and Democrat ideologies. I want my vote to influence that needle so for the foresseable future I will likely vote Democrat. I vote for the needle not for or against a particular party or candidate.
Imo, not voting or voting for an obscure party candidate doesnt move the needle. In fact, I would argue it amplifies the extremists votes within the Republican and Democrat parties.
If we want to change this country for the better and more to our liking, i believe we must become swing voters between the parties.