[Viennacon]

This just in!: Establishment throws a hissy fit

[Mygirlsmom]

It's not like this was a solitary success for conservatives. Rep. Tom Petri (R-WI) decided not to run for reelection this year.

The reason? He would have to face a primary challenger from the right, and he knew he would lose. Regardless of which of the three men running wins the primary, it will be a notch in the belt for the conservative wing of the party.

I'm sure there are other moderates who decided to hang it up this year for the same reasons.