How does Heritage Action typically enforce loyalty among Republican lawmakers?

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That's correct—scorecards and donor networks. Heritage Action rates lawmakers on 15-25 key votes per session, publishing scores (0-100%) that primary challengers weaponize. "Senator X voted with conservatives only 40% of the time" becomes campaign ad fodder. Heritage Action also operates Sentinel Action Fund, a super PAC that channels conservative donor money to campaigns. Threaten both reputation and resources, and most lawmakers fall in line. Indiana senators who voted against Trump's redistricting now face both. It's carrot-and-stick control: obey, get funding and good scores; defy, face primaries and poverty.

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