Sarah did not need to be encouraged to do the right thing. As I said before, what’s to decide? Does he have to take a poll or get someone’s permission to back the conservative? Who wants that kind of decision making in a leader?
There's strategic and there's tactical. For now, welcome the folks who are helping with our goal -- getting Hoffman elected. Later, after the race is over and the big boys (and girls!) are jockeying for position, we can dissect this into who was leading and who was following. But at this moment, why kick a gift horse in the mouth?