[marsh2]

I believe it is more a matter of discovering that expectations were unrealistic - that the state really didn't have the veto power that the neophytes an Tea Party thought they did. Sometimes it can also be a matter of shall we spend all our resources fighting an unrealistic battle with the feds when we can't find the budget to keep libraries open, fix roads or educate our children. Also, a handful of new folks do not a majority make. You also have to be able to count up to a majority or super-majority number in both houses and avoid a Governor's veto.

[metalurgist]

I believe it is more a matter of discovering that expectations were unrealistic

You also have to be able to count up to a majority or super-majority number in both houses and avoid a Governor's veto.

I believe you didn't read the story. The people in Tennesee threw the democrats out and installed a Republican House, Senate and Governor and nothing changed. The rino's fought against what the people wanted. The people threw the rino's out.