re: #24 Targetpractice

I think that’s rather optimistic thinking. The more realistic scenario is that the Republicans in such districts/states enjoy an incumbent advantage and will be able to fend off such challengers, then get reelected on the “I’m your only choice if you want to stop the Democrats” platform they run on every 2-6 years.

Perhaps, but I also look at someone like John McCain who has seen his general election percentage go from 77% in 2004 to 56% in 2010 to 53% this year.