However, what I think I meant is that the hard-core RINOs (e.g. Boehner et al.) are from very safely gerrymandered Republican seats of long standing. Whether the Republicans take a majority in the House, or not, these RINOs can be reasonably sure that, despite Tea Party Revolts, Hell or High Water, THEY are a safe bet to come back.
It is my contention that to these true multi-term RINOs, a Republican majority in the House or Senate is an inconvenient responsibility that interrupts the usual flow of lucrative GOP compromise with their "Friends" across the aisle. PPJ(Pork and Pet Projects), appointments, lobby funding, location of government projects, defense contracts, etc.
There are some safe seats, but as the economy worsens, the number shrinks. Boehner doesn’t have to lose his seat; all he has to lose is the speakership. Given his dismal performance so far, that is nowhere near outside the realm of possibility.