Sarah isn't one of the "established elites" inside the Republican Party. Her greatest interests are not with party-line politics; they're with people. She took over in Alaska, for instance, and proceeded to unseat or prosecute corrupt politicians ... Murkowski's included.
What she's doing now, along with NBC and Fox News appearances, is supporting Tea Party candidates that will put her in good standing with the right kind of people.
So it is okay for me just to play the back nine if my interests are “with people”. To hell with the process if this is the way I can win with the least effort and making the most money.
I understand now. Sort of.