They’re counting on big money and name recognition to survive ... in the meantime, they’ll do all they can to undermine Cruz and any TEA Party candidate who dares talk of conservative principles.
Above all, McConnell and Cornyn don’t want this bill to drag out. They look incredibly weak when Reid treats them like doormats on important issues.
This was a very damaging vote for them. Their chances may be so poor now that their donors may decide to get some other ‘moderate’ elected to their seats anyway.