Mighty good to see you posting. (I too don't have much chance to get on FR of late - but hope that changes toward the end of the year.)
On the TPE - they've done conservatism a huge service, and continue to do so in major ways. All involved in the TPE contribute to MOTIVATING conservatives, raising money for candidates - helping them to get ELECTED!
But, on FR there are a bunch of perfectionists - always looking for flaws, where there are damned few. My take - THEY should run, and reveal just how IMPERFECT ~they~ are.
And thanks for the comment.
You are right about the Tea Party Express, that is my take on it also.
Yea there are always a lot of armchair warriors who have all the solutions, but don't get out there themselves.
When you are one of the few perfect people, why ever leave your basement lol!