The solution to your dilemma...
1. If you don't vote for the "R" down ballot, you're helping the "D" get elected -- even if you vote for a third party "I".
2. If Trump is going to get anything lasting accomplished, he must have the cooperation of Congress.
3. There is no chance that a Democrat Congress will cooperate with Trump. A Republican Congress is far more likely to do Trump's bidding...if grudgingly.
4. Accordingly, if we want Trump to succeed, we're obliged to vote for the "R" -- as distasteful as that might be.
5. A more satisfying resolution may be sought in the next primary...
Okie...and btw, I see you are in Texas...but you are really an Okie?
I know you are right, and I will vote for Portman for all the reasons you say. I am tired of having to hold my nose when I vote...just sayin’...
Doing the same thing over and hoping for a different result?