Oh to be sure in politics (war fought by other means) there are some tactical nuances. Rooting out the fifth column types is a necessity over time (primary election involvement). Depending on the ratios and vulnerability of majority control, that may mean resource allocation that denies some Republicans, — Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowsik, among others, come to mind. But Mark Overstreet writing at The Federalist makes the only point that allows for survival:
The Battle For America Is Nowhere Near ‘Over.’ Here Are 10 Ways To Fight
We should take George Patton’s advice: The great object in battle is not to die for your country, but to make the other fellow die for his.