It's not about "reaching out" to moderates and liberals.
After decades of having our hands bloodied for doing just that (and seeing our "representatives" making increasingly tainted compromises in the process), at this point we have absolutely no interest in "reaching out". We're tired of feeding the mouth that bites us.
As far as I'm concerned (and I don't think I'm alone), the gloves are off now.
No more one-sided compromises from the Right.
Agree 100%