The ad plays controversial statements from some of the most fiery Republicans , including one-time Senate candidates Todd Akin of Missouri , Richard Mourdock of Indiana and Christine O'Donnell of Delaware . Moderates are moving to battle tea party conservatives for the soul of the GOP . Ex-Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) is running as a conservative alternative to House Speaker John Boehner, and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has been making an aggressive play in South Carolina. `` Internal fights are wasting money , '' GOP strategist says .
Moderates are moving to battle tea party conservatives for the soul of the GOP . Ex-Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) is running as a conservative alternative to House Speaker John Boehner, and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has been making an aggressive play in South Carolina. `` Internal fights are wasting money , '' GOP strategist says .