The first thing to take note of is the name of the source of this story.
I am sure they are doing all they can to encourage unity in the repub party.
I'm going to a gun show this afternoon. At the last one, there were tables set up for candidates for the US Senate and for Governor. If they are back, I will do as I did at the last show: go to each table and tell the people there to advise their candidates to start using the word "repeal" a lot, and on a wide range of issues, and for the would-be Senator, to speak specifically to status quo ante on Obamacare.
Party Unity, My Ass: Be Conservative, or Be Gone. Politeness be damned, I'm done with it.