More than anything else, conservatives love the feeling that they are winning. Over a rival sports team, over a political opponent, and especially over a foreign power. This is why MAGA won over the neocons so easily, the MAGA shtick is to claim to be always winning.

> This is no where near a priority issue for most Americans

I don't think this means the GOP keeps the House. But Trump got a bump from Venezuela, particularly within his party.