“she comes with a purebred GOPe pedigree but has strong tea party support”
GOPe pedigree means she is experienced and seasoned regardless of the issues.
Teaparty means she is conservative on issues.
The GOP wanted Dave Camp to run in this race but he turned it down. The speculation is that most republicans in Michigan have the utmost respect for her. I know that our state Attorney General has already endorsed her and I believe Larry Arn of Hillsdale college has voiced his support as well.
Land was elected to the RNC along with Dave Agema in a tea party uprising at the state party convention.