Nonsense. General Grant didn't win victories by not engaging in the battles. The Tea Party is not just doing well, it will elect one of them as the next President.
The winning strategy is to take over the Republican Party delegation at the state level. No fanfare is needed, simple quiet diligence. Stealth Mode. Then see to it that NO phonies get in office. The President "could" be selected at the National Convention. It has happened before. It is time to end the Kabuki Dance.