I’d say that this is the fundamental cornerstone of the conservative - being more likely to obey a leader or an authority, even one you disagree with. As per https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/01/donald-trump-2016-authoritarian-213533/

So yeah, it’s a huge problem. Identifying with the tribe becomes more important than voting on the issues - and potential progressives don’t vote for progressive platforms but for the perceived leaders of the tribe.