I would assume that under a two party system, the politics of crime probably waffle semi-frequently. I think, one of the major downfalls, is the idea that all people can fit into one of two political philosophies when the truth is, even people who are partisan and align themselves with one particular party do not necessarily agree with the litany of "republican" or "democratic" dogma.

So, yeah, wouldn't surprise me if it was Democrat for a couple decades, then republican, etc. It probably really depends on who they stand to gain the most (or lose the least) from.