I understand the sentiment, believe me.
"So then because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of my mouth."
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Yes, the purists has an effect and I am afraid they will in MS as well. People deserve the govt they elect.
I don't think it's the "purist" so much as people who want to retaliate for previous backstabbing.
A lot of people see the moderate faction of the party as having started this fight, and they want to hurt them back.
Question is whether the GOPe is being hurt or those that will wind up under the judges approved by a Democrat controlled Senate. I state cutting off ones hand to spite its face is not a wise choice in the long run.