Maybe candidates like O'Donnell, Mourdock, Etc. did what they did to get attention, since they got absolutely no help or money from the Republican Party. They were punished because the "people" wanted them, not the GOPe,
Rove and ilk are such slimeballs I bet they were not only denying $ and support to their disfavored TP candidates but were probably demonizing them and likely lent some sort of direct support to their DRat opponents. Cannot see ever voting for any Rovian puke candidates again.