Believe that they can have more influence in state politics if they become a force to be reckoned with within the republican party.

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“Tea Party Members”

What this group did was to not look for third party candidate in elections. This is a clever tactic given the history of defeat for third parties. Instead they have focused their efforts on key statewide races.  

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answer; utilitarian;