Since 1952, GOP voter base much more consistent than the Dems. Not so much this year. (see the chart).

Percentages of Democrats and Republicans who voted for the nominee in the other party.  Nixon was the man in '68 and '72, Reagan in '80 and '84.   I am surprised to see that the GOP has a much more consistent voter base than does the Democrat Party. 

ELECTION DEMOCRATS REPUBLICAN
1952 23% 8%
1956 15 4
1960 16 5
1964 13 20
1968 26 14
1972 33 5
1976 20 11
1980 33 15
1984 26 7
1988 17 8
1992 23 27
1996 15 19
2000 13 9
2004 11 7
2008 11 10
2012 8 7
Share of party’s voters voting against its presidential candidate
Sources: Gallup (1952-1972), National Exit Polls (1976-2012)

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