“In a multitude not yet reduced into one person, there remains that same state of nature in which all things belong to all men [i.e., war].” -Thomas Hobbes, De Cive
What Hobbes is saying in this context is that, while it is a good start to have many people desiring the same result, there must be a definitive leader. If there is not, that entity, whether it is a nation or a political party, is vulnerable to attack, from within and without, or retreat.
There has been so much publicized debate and conflict over the leadership of the Republican Party recently. Most of this is perpetuated by the left wing attack teams (read Rahm Emanuel) and the media. We should not be angry over this, however; we should expect it. Of course the opposition is going to exploit what it sees as an opening–it is beneficial to their agenda. The media (while some would argue are the same as a left-wing attack team) helps to perpetuate it because conflict breeds profit.
