I don’t believe the GOP wants the white house or the blame that comes with it. After all, they can continue to sit in congress while getting rich and screwing the rest of us.
Which is why the Establishment is for Romney, Status Quo, and they will WHIP the new tea party members in line with gusto, and those members will then line their pockets. BUSINESS AS USUAL.
Nothing will ever change, there is no difference in party affiliation any longer.