Establishment Republicans avoided costly runoff with tea party opponent in N.C . -vs.-tea party showdown in the House , where eight-term Rep. Mike Simpson faces a serious primary challenge from conservative favorite Bryan Smith . Score: 6 More establishment vs. tea party contests loom over the next five weeks .
Establishment Republicans avoided costly runoff with tea party opponent in N.C . Score: 6 More establishment vs. tea party contests loom over the next five weeks .