I'd also like to point out that one now-former member of this group, one Vernon J. Ehlers, was going to face a primary challenge last year, but instead opted for retirement the day after that challenger went on-the-record.  Based on Mr. Ehlers being well aware in detail of how hard the Tea Party of West Michigan was going to be gunning for his ouster, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if that "retirement" was a way of conveniently avoiding the disgrace inflicted upon the other now-former Michigan-based member of this group, one Dr. John J.H. Schwarz, by Timothy L. Walberg back in 2006.