GOP Incumbents Fend Off Challengers

Politico: “Tuesday’s primary here in Kentucky, along with others in Georgia, Idaho and Oregon, represents the most important moment on the 2014 calendar to date in the tug of war between GOP leaders and conservative activists. From the beginning, Mr. McConnell has highlighted his conservative stances, but never at the expense of his main message–that his perch as a party leader gives Kentucky more clout in Congress.”

“Last year, a stampede of conservatives declared their intent to challenge dozens of Republicans in Congress. But at this point, many of those campaigns have fizzled, as incumbents responded in various ways.”

Huffington Post: The tea party may be losing, but it’s pulling the GOP right