The freedom caucus is largely comprised of politicians. And like on this forum, in anonymity, much more gets said.

Politicians have this self imposed handicap of trying to please everybody that might vote for them and offending none. As a result they are hampered from saying and doing what is right.

The reason the non politcal candidates are faring well is they do say what they want to who they want and let the chips fall where they may.

Politicians will ie, cheat, steal, coerce, et al to win a voting block.

All the above is why the freedom caucus wants to remain un-named.....in my humble opinion.