The aforementioned five don’t need the GOPe. Indeed, Cruz and Lee fought against the GOPe to win primaries against the GOPe endorsed opponent. We can’t match the GOPe in money, but we can more than match them in work and votes, especially in conservative states.
This thread blames Ken Cuccinelli’s loss on the GOPe, says they refused to fund his campaign adequately.
Those posting comments on it seemed to think the GOPEs $$$ is critical to conservatives elections.