I agree, I think it was good that they moved the debate and didn’t let people off the hook. But at some point, you have to know how to quit when you’re ahead, giving you a win (maybe not everything, but something) and a chance to fight another day. Also, future games would have been played more and more on Tea Party turf.
But I think this current situation is going to result in the Tea Party (well, the name, at least, since there is no “Tea Party” strictly speaking) being marginalized and ultimately having less effect.
This has been my point all along. But I get called names for not being on board with the TEA folks on this vote.
When I make points, i’m name called - no defense of positions - just chest pounding.
Do this right and gain TEA folks.