Risky RINO Removal is a term that applies to the notion of primarying Moderate Republicans or RINOs in swing or Democrat-leaning districts. In Delaware, the RINO governor, Mike Castle, was primaried by Christine O'Donnell, the favorite of the Tea Party in the race for United States Senator. However, Tea Party candidates were less electable in Biden's Delaware, and O'Donnell lost the general election to a Democrat.[1]
A current example would be primaring anti=Trump David Valadao who is in a D+5 District where Biden won by more than over ten points. Putting an America First candidate would be a risky move which could cost the Republicans Valadao's seat.
Moderates/RINOs too Risky to Primary
- Susan Collins
- Carlos Gimenez
- Maria Elvira Salazar
- John Katko - Only Vote out if you can get RINO of exact same mold who would not backstab
- David Valadao - Only Vote out if you can get RINO of exact same mold who would not backstab
- Michelle Steel
- Young Kim