Some good points here Whit and hrh.  Just to put my two cents in, after long and drawn out battles here in the Heartland recently.  I have seen, over the past couple of years, a tendency for  of us Tea party folks to swing into a dangerous area of ultimate judgement.  Not talking about you guys here, but including all of us!!   I think we all must be aware of the “divide and conquer” tactics we see from the left against us as a conservative coalition.  Reagan swa it clearly and that is where his wisdom of the “large tent: came into effect. I recently spoke for and against candidates, and stand by said actions strongly.  However, some dear and die hard conservatives disagree with me, and strongly so, which I think is good and healthy debates, even thoough at times hurtful accusations come with it.  But if it comes as judgement of character , it is not good at all!.  I am afraid that what I have sadly and painfully seen here is happening across the board, where we are lured into thinking that only “one” candidate is good and all others not.  There is NO perfect candidate, not even the one we all respect highly.  The ONLY way to approach the work we have set before us is from a public policy stand, precepts and fundamental truts, if you will, not political stand.  Which essentially means this; – principles and time tested truths are what we hang our hat on, not persons or candidates.  Candidates will always some day or another hurt,offend or chose wrongly.  (Any of us who are married knows this by the fact that you and your spouse do not see eye to eye all the time. Smile)  This is why we so highly respect SP and what she brings forth, as she sticks true to her convictions regardless of cost! 
So, I may be rambling here, but have such a concern on my heart that we look for long term reform and restoration/revival of our great nation, but do not look and get caught up in persons!  One of the first obvious signs of this in our group is the fact that so many “gave up” after SP October 5th choice of not running. 
 It is indeed hard to see candidates endorsed that do not seem to meet the standard at times, but I have myself done it and will continue to do so in spite of the mis understanding that often comes with it.  Why, becauseI want public policy forwarded that is true and has stood true to God and to truth.  Do I sell out on my principles?  I want no more rhetoric, – I want fruit!  I, as others, have disagreed with SarahPac in the past, but continue to fully support it, financially and other ways, as I trust the principles and truth put forward by SP and her team, even though the persons they sometimes chose are not my favorites. 
PS.  Have written an op ed on this issue many times, but never felt it clear enough to publish, so you all get the brunt of my morning thoughts today, as I trust you hear what I am saying, and may hopefully add to my thoughts??