I'm sure that applies to some. Still I think for many if not most, they've been for years aware that the general population is moving to support a more liberal agenda, without gerrymandering and the electoral college they would be irrelevant. Trumpism gave them a chance to become relevant again, abandoning what you've stood for to maintain power. Being willing to ignore the bigotry and craziness for SCOTUS seats and tax cuts. Now that Trump's approval has plummeted to 34% I'm sure many are questioning how long they want to keep supporting him.