It's reminiscent of what
Danforth has been saying. I don't agree with it; in fact I think it is very stupid for Republicans to be cursing their luck. I accept that plenty of conservatives aren't quite on board with the strain of politics that energizes the moral values people, with the underlying philosophy. I think that this rift will pass over.
In the meantime, someone tell them to stop burning bridges. But I think it would be a mistake to call for a purge of Danforths and Finkelsteins.