[Man50D]

Despite such flashes of populist anger, political analysts in Colorado said the GOP move would likely strengthen the party by scaring off challengers from the right.

Challengers from the right? This confirms the OP(Formerly the GOP) has moved to the socialist left over the years in an effort to expand the voter base. They are trying the same tactic with Conservatives. Don't fall for it! Make the OP come to a Conservative party!

[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

The inarguable fact that the Republican hierarchy, at least in this one state (as amply demonstrated by the quote in question), has its metaphorical panties in a twist over challenges to its power from the RIGHT, rather than the LEFT, is absolutely damning.

This politically-suicidal-bordering-on-jihadist behavior, if mirrored elsewhere, will absolutely cost them whatever few remainingng shreds of power they possess at the national level, and consign them to wandering the political wilderness for at least a generation beyond that.

[CMAC51]

The “Tea Party Conservatives” should organize as a coalition within the GOP. This would provide an avenue for conserted action by the “Tea Party” without the succumbing to the weakness of becoming a third party. Acting as a coalition within the party, they would easily be the largest block of voters within the party itself. Taking back control of the party would be possible.