Ignoring reality has it's penalties. Number one penalty is you lose.
I come from a large family of Republicans and it doesn't matter who the republicans run they will vote for whoever the Republicans endorse. I have voted 3rd party since I first voted for Ron Paul in 88. I have banged on doors put up yard signs worked really hard to get people elected. I think our best showing was around 8 percent in Minnesota the year that Jesse got in. He was running on another ticket, but the voters were real unhappy with the status quo.
I thought it was a no-brainer vote for liberty, but voters proved me wrong every year, it truly was a no brainer as in no thinking pull the demopublican lever for xxx.
We can take over the Republican party we just have to show up. The off year caucuses are where the party officials are elected.
I know you are all disappointed and I am too, but life goes on.