I'm not sure I believe McSally was defeated by anything other than election corruption anyways. The differences in votes for governor versus votes for Senator don't make any sense at all.
My brother lives in Scottsdale and he said he knew for sure two of his neighbors refused to vote for McSally, both Ward supporters, because they would rather see Sinema elected than a RINO Republican.
Yes, the purists has an effect and I am afraid they will in MS as well. People deserve the govt they elect. I would like to swim in 85 degree water. However if the two choices are boiling water and 60 degree water I will take my chances if getting out of 60 degree water alive.
Purists would rather sink slowly in boiling water.