If recent Republican infighting reveals one thing, it's that the modern GOP would rather file for divorce than compromise for a stronger coalition.

'I'll certainly be behind her because I think she represents the future of the Republican Party,' the senator said.

For a prominent ally to emphasize the former president's flaws was hardly commonplace, but Flynn had a tune to play and he intended to do so.

'This guy is such a loser that if he ran the country into the ground, I couldn't live with myself.'

The first-time candidate secured 36 percent support in her district and overtook both of her closest rivals by at least 4,000 votes apiece.