Is that like the "Principle Over Party" mantra that some use while they announce support for a LIEberal DUmocrat who wants to undermine the WOT by removal of Rumsfeld? I've heard that bull$hit before....
The first part is (if the voters were active in the slightest), knowing what they are sending to D.C.
They should know if their candidate is worthy of office or not before they are nominated as a candidate. However, after one term in office you have a pretty good idea of what they are going to do or not do.
How about holding your own reps accountable DURING THE PRIMARY rather than bloat on about how all need to suffer so you can feel good about yourself.