If you look at the results of the US Senate primaries, you might conclude it was a victory of the GOPes over the TPs.
However, what it really underscores is the fact that entrenched incumbents usually win against upstarts. This is especially true in primaries. It has always been that way in American politics. ALWAYS difficult to unseat an entrenched incumbent. The surprise upset of Eric Cantor this year was more of an exception to the rule and a prime example of what can happen when you underestimate an opponent.
But you are proving my point for me. Supporting the GOP, encumbent or otherwise, tends to hurt the more conservative movements. Yes, it hurts the ultra-liberal movements, but what is the ultimate cost?
I’m not advocating against voting or even against the GOP, I’m just trying to pull it out, examine it and work through it rather than just knee-jerk react.