Just my opinion but............
It occurs to me that with the dealings I’ve had with Socialists/Leftists/etc. in my past, you cannot fight a war using tactics of a bygone era. They do not “fight” in a manner that is consistent with what Conservatives have used in the past. It is asymmetrical warfare today. Conservatives must fight them as if it were a life and death struggle to the bitter end. Believe me, they see it that way and they will just as happily kill you as defeat you in a political campaign.
That is certainly a valid observation. Esp when it comes to Texas politics isn’t it? It has long been said politics are a contact sport in Texas....Truer words....