that isnt the reason he didnt win the nomination...he wasnt torpedoed, there was no conspiracy against him
Who said conspiracy? But there was a recognition that he wouldn't be business as usual, so a consensus of opinion by the power elites did work against him.
He also has a power to articulate principle exceedingly well and like a good preacher, to make the sinner feel uncomfortable when confronted with his sins. Sadly, rather than repent and turn away from their sins, too many sinners decide not go to church, metaphorically speaking, of course.