They are a Republican political organization and have been for decades. They provide a bench of bodies for appointments to forward Republican political policies

They are a Republican political organization and have been for decades. They provide a bench of bodies for appointments to forward Republican political policies on the judicial side. Their ideals are a worthless slogan, they operate on realpolitik. They get wealth and power for delivering tax cuts for people like the Scaifes and Mercers. This entire episode is completely on-brand.