No one has to explain to me about the rough-and-tumble nature of presidential primary races. I know a little something about this. They’re hard-fought because everyone wants to win, and while it’s usually not personal, no one is taking any prisoners because everyone wants the prize.
Been there. Done that. I get it.
But in every nominating contest I can ever remember, the party came together when it was over and got behind the eventual nominee. Some folks did so with a few hard feelings, but for the most part they did it because they didn’t want the rival party winning the White House.