They don't realize that when you put up a moderate against a supposed other moderate(2008 McCain vs zero a supposed moderate) we lose.
Now we know he is a far left commie and we are still putting up moderates like Mitt,its more suicide.
As mercurial as Newt is he's still light years ahead of zero and his handlers but you can't convince the RNC/GOP of that. They are stuck in the mode of you have to cater to the squishy middle instead of put forth the best smartest candidate.
it’s not just brainwashed over moderates
these people are not social conservatives...never have been