Yup. For some, if their candidate doesn't win or otherwise washes out due to their own mistakes or incompetence, well then, it MUST be the establishments fault.
Here is some news, the Republican establishment isn't all that powerful. If a good, solid, charismatic candidate without glaring problems or gaping policy ignorance rises up and is supported by a majority of Republicans, there is absolutely nothing the "establishment" could do to stop that person. The problem is, some people think their own flawed candidate is that person. Usually, he or she just isn't particularly good and will fail to make the cut. When no one new can make it through the process, the most seasoned, skilled politician around with name recognition will usually win.
>> Here is some news, the Republican establishment isn’t all that powerful. If a good, solid, charismatic candidate without glaring problems or gaping policy ignorance rises up and is supported by a majority of Republicans, there is absolutely nothing the “establishment” could do to stop that person. >>
Whew. For a while, I’ve thought I was the only one who realized this!
That sounds good in theory, but I still remember what happened to Joe Miller.