Tea partyers toe GOP line and back moderates for Senate

Tea Party Patriots and Tea Party Express members say it’s more important to win the Senate than elect hardcore conservatives, and they have put out the word: Moderates like Sen. Pat Roberts and Sen. Scott Brown have their support.

In addition to backing Mr. Roberts — hardly the love of tea partyers — TPE is also pushing South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds for Senate, The Hill reported.

It’s a “hold their nose and vote” attitude that’s taken root, and it’s based on the growing awareness a