What they truly fear is J.D. Vance.
Young, dynamic and popular with common people... He’s man enough to admit when he’s wrong, like he did when he came around to supporting Trump instead of apposing him.
Churchill started as Conservative for four years... Joined the Liberals for 20 years, and then returned to the Conservative party. People who blindly support one party or one person over another are fools.
Vance is his own man, and after he’s VP... He’s their biggest fear. 12 consecutive years of Republican rule will drive Liberals to God knows what.
If Trump loses in 2024, Vance would be the principle reason in a close election. Vance did not bring any additional voters to Trump. OTOH if Trump wins in 2024, Vance is best to carry MAGA forward.